K. R. Uduwawala

K. R. Uduwawala serves as the Secretary to the Ministry of Environment in Sri Lanka, where he is actively involved in wildlife conservation efforts. Recently, he made headlines by sending a letter to the Inspector General of Police, urging the implementation of special measures to apprehend individuals illegally shooting elephants. Uduwawala highlighted the alarming trend of elephants being targeted by poachers and unauthorized gunmen, calling for urgent action to protect these endangered animals, which are vital to Sri Lanka's biodiversity and tourism.