His remark comes after a shooting between wildlife officers and hunters left one hunter dead at Yala national park.
Ratnayake said his officers are empowered by the fauna and flora act to take action to protect wildlife.
Wildlife officers will be given more facilities and powers to protect wildlife and forest reserves, says wildlife director general H.D. Ratnayake.
His remark comes after a shooting between wildlife officers and hunters left one hunter dead at Yala national park.
Ratnayake said his officers are empowered by the fauna and flora act to take action to protect wildlife.
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