Colombo (News 1st); More than two dozens birds are reported dead in Eluwankulama, in the Puttlam District.

The local wildlife officer believes the birds could have eaten a poisonous substance, which resulted in the mass deaths of birds.

Locals have urged the authorities to probe the incident.

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