Lieutenant Commander killed in wild elephant attack

A 41-year-old naval officer attached to the Punewa Navy camp was killed in a wild elephant attack last night, Police said.

 

The victim is identified as a Lieutenant Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy and a resident of Nittambuwa.

 

Investigations revealed that the naval officer had come under the elephant attack while he was returning to the camp after purchasing a packet of meal from a nearby shop.

 

He was pronounced dead on admission to the Vavuniya Hospital.