Two former ministers, a senior policeman, a prominent monk and several others are involved in clearing Kotiyagala Forest Reserve in Kebilitta illegally.Over 60,000 acres of forest land have already been cleared, environmentalists complain.The forest reserve is located at Siyambalanduwa Pradesheeya sabha in Moneragala and the land cleared in this area is 20 times bigger that the clearings close to the Wilpattu National Park, recently.To read full story visit: https://island.lk/politicians-cops-and-businessmen-gang-up-to-rape-kebilitta/?fbclid=IwAR2rgZMypbVv31pspkC3DSTAo1lJrYtW_yEwVqUTg-mg9MFtIphrdgQrB6I