Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 26 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release:
In response to a request from the Department of Wildlife Conservation, the SLAF deployed dedicated teams to assist in a Human-Elephant Conflict Mitigation Operation conducted from 21 to 23 June 2025. The initiative aimed to safely deter wild elephants from entering human settlements and agricultural lands in areas identified as high-risk for human-elephant conflict. This joint operation was carried out in coordination with the Department of Wildlife Conservation, with the participation of the Sri Lanka Police and the Tri-Forces.
The SLAF contribution involved the deployment of three teams, each consisting of ten personnel from SLAF Station Sigiriya. Th...