COLOMBO(News 1st) – A person was killed by an elephant in Puduruwa, Bakamuna.

According to the police, the 43-year-old victim met his demise as he went to chase away the elephant which had invaded his farmland.

Police added that the remains of the victim lie at the Bakamuna Hospital for the post-mortem.

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