Sri Lanka, March 26 -- The forests located in Rahathangama Grama Niladhari Division, which is part of the Wandama-Demaliya-Kuda Oya Government Forest- a crucial habitat for elephants roaming across Buttala and Wellawaya Divisional Secretariats in Monaragala district - have been leased to several companies and businessmen by an official attached to the Buttala Divisional Secretary. Additionally, a former Buttala Beat Forest Officer, who was responsible for overseeing these areas under the Forest Conservation Department, has facilitated the release of these lands to companies and businessmen by allegedly accepting bribes. This large-scale land scam has been orchestrated by a former Member of Parliament, who was also a Deputy Minister and a ...