Sixteen cows die after consuming poisoned water, 17 others in serious condition

By Dinasena Ratugamage

Sixteen cows died yesterday (20) after being poisoned by an unidentifed person, at Poombukar, Vavuniya.

Seventeen more cattle were in a serious condition, while some of them are in a critical condition, the government veterinary office, in Vavuniya, said.

Owners of the cows have told the police that someone, who is angry with the cattle eating their paddy, may have poisoned them.

Policemen, on Monday morning, went to record a statement from a person that cattle owners believe is behind the incident. However, the suspect had fled the area.