{"id":249710,"date":"2026-11-02T02:14:14","date_gmt":"2026-11-01T20:44:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.colombotelegraph.com\/?p=249710"},"modified":"2026-11-02T02:14:57","modified_gmt":"2026-11-01T20:44:57","slug":"kawanthissa-a-gentle-giant-gone-too-soon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.colombotelegraph.com\/index.php\/kawanthissa-a-gentle-giant-gone-too-soon\/","title":{"rendered":"Kawanthissa: A Gentle Giant Gone Too Soon"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Ruvanie Abeysekera<\/a> –<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Kawanthissa, considered by many to be one of South Asia\u2019s tallest tuskers, died on 16th October 2026 following what has been reported as a suspected gunshot injury. The magnificent elephant roamed the Galgamuwa area of Sri Lanka\u2019s North Western Province, where he was deeply loved by residents despite the growing challenges of human\u2013elephant conflict. Named after King Kawanthissa, who ruled the Kingdom of Ruhuna in ancient Sri Lanka, Kawanthissa was known for his gentle nature and for living alongside nearby communities without becoming notorious for conflict with people.<\/p>\n

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His death has left the country grieving, but it has also raised difficult questions\u2014about wildlife protection, the treatment he received, and the circumstances surrounding his final days. In 2025, according to a statement attributed to Minister Dammika Pathabandi in Parliament, 455 wild elephants died. More than 210 elephant deaths were reportedly documented during the first eight months of 2026. Sri Lanka continues to face a serious human\u2013elephant conflict, with elephants dying from gunshot injuries, illegal electric fences, explosive baits known as hakkapatas, and road and railway accidents. Each death is a reminder that this is not an isolated problem. It is a national crisis that demands more than expressions of regret.<\/p>\n

In Kawanthissa case, a gunshot wound to his right front leg has been reported as a possible cause of his decline, but the official post-mortem findings have not yet been made public. Until they are released, the precise cause of death remains unconfirmed. That uncertainty makes transparency all the more important. Could a gunshot wound have led to the death of an elephant of his size? Were there complications during his treatment? Were all possible interventions available and provided in time? These are serious questions, not conclusions. The public deserves clear answers supported by the veterinary findings and a transparent account of the treatment he received.<\/p>\n

If the shooting caused his death, responsibility must be examined carefully. The person who fired the shot, if identified, should be held accountable under the law. But accountability cannot end there. We must also examine the wider circumstances that allow such tragedies to happen. When public statements appear to encourage landowners to take matters into their own hands to protect their property from wildlife, the government has a duty to make the limits of the law unmistakably clear and ensure that lawful, humane measures are available to communities living alongside elephants. Protecting livelihoods and protecting wildlife must not be treated as mutually exclusive goals.<\/p>\n

Kawanthissa was no ordinary elephant to the people who knew him and to the many Sri Lankans who came to admire him from afar. His size and striking tusks made him remarkable, but it was his calm presence that captured the public\u2019s affection. The authorities responsible for wildlife conservation had a duty to protect him as far as reasonably possible, monitor risks to his safety, and respond effectively when he was injured. He was treated by wildlife veterinarians for approximately three weeks before he died. The Department of Wildlife Conservation\u2019s Director General, Ranjan Marasinghe, reportedly said that every effort had been made to save him and described Kawanthissa 45 years of life as an achievement for the department. Yet Sri Lankan wild elephants can live considerably longer\u2014often around 60 to 70 years, and sometimes more. At 45, Kawanthissa was not simply an elephant at the end of a long life. His death warrants an independent, evidence-based explanation of what happened and whether anything could have been done differently.<\/p>\n

When Kawanthissa died, people across the country felt the loss, even those who had seen him only through photographs and videos on social media. His death touched a shared affection for an animal who had become a symbol of Sri Lanka\u2019s natural heritage. When a beloved pet dies, we try to give that companion dignity and care in death, as we did in life. It is understandable, then, that the reported handling of Kawanthissa\u2019s remains has caused further distress. Reports that his head was separated from his body, while the body was cremated in a village field, have left the public asking what happened to his head and tusks. The authorities should clarify how his remains were handled, where the tusks are now, and what procedures were followed. If the process was lawful and proper, a clear explanation should help establish that. If it was not, the public deserves to know why.<\/p>\n

The circumstances surrounding the reported separation of Kawanthissa\u2019s head have also given rise to rumours. One rumour suggests that the head may have been taken for a superstitious or ritual purpose. There is no verified evidence establishing that this happened, and it would be wrong to present speculation as fact. Nevertheless, the public\u2019s questions deserve to be addressed openly rather than left to grow in the absence of clear information.<\/p>\n

In discussions of ancient sacrificial practices, references are sometimes made to the Ashvamedha Yajna, traditionally associated with the sacrifice of a horse, and to a practice called \u201cHasthimegha Yaga.\u201d Accounts and claims associated with the latter describe an extremely cruel ritual involving the sacrifice of seven pregnant female elephants, followed by the sacrifice of a male tusker and the separate removal of its head. Some descriptions claim that such a rite was performed by rulers during periods of severe crisis in the hope of invoking divine protection. Other interpretations connect the deliberate separation of an animal\u2019s head from its body with ideas of ritual or occult power, including the symbolic neutralization of an enemy. These are serious historical claims, however, and they require reliable evidence and careful verification; they should not be treated as established historical fact without credible sources.<\/p>\n

To be clear, I highly doubt that Kawanthissa was the victim of any such ritual in this modern, technologically advanced world. There is currently no verified evidence to support that allegation. But the best way to put such rumours to rest is for the relevant authorities to give the public a transparent account of how Kawanthissa\u2019s remains were handled, why his head was separated from his body, who authorized the procedure, and where his head and tusks are now. The public contributes through taxes and has every right to expect accountability from public institutions.<\/p>\n

Sri Lanka proudly presents its wildlife as part of the country\u2019s identity and as a major attraction for visitors from around the world. Yet the protection of that wildlife cannot be merely a marketing message. It must be reflected in the resources, expertise, coordination and accountability provided to those responsible for conservation. When an animal as prominent and beloved as Kawanthissa dies after being injured, the public is entitled to ask whether the system did everything it reasonably could to protect him\u2014and whether lessons will be learned to prevent similar deaths.<\/p>\n

As we wait for the official post-mortem findings and a full explanation from the authorities, the questions remain. What exactly caused Kawanthissa\u2019s death? Was his treatment timely and adequate? How were his remains handled, and where are his head and tusks? What action will be taken to address the broader threats facing Sri Lanka\u2019s elephants? These questions deserve answers grounded in evidence, not silence, deflection or speculation.<\/p>\n

Kawanthissa was more than a towering tusker. He was a gentle giant who brought people together in affection and grief. His death should not become just another headline that fades with time. Let it be a turning point\u2014one that compels the country to protect its elephants with greater urgency, transparency and compassion.<\/p>\n

Rest peacefully, dear gentle giant. You were gone too soon, my friend. You will not be forgotten.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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