Director General of the Department of Wildlife Conservation, H.D. Ratnayake stated that investigations have commenced into a shooting incident which claimed the life of a hunter at the Yala National Park.

The shooting occurred after wildlife officers attempted to arrest three individuals who had shot and killed a wild animal. He added that an independent investigation will be carried out into the incident.

Two suspects have been arrested, while the firearms and game on their person have been taken into police custody.

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