It is said that cows tied to cows are kidnapped at night, and these kidnapped cows give 15-30 liters of milk a day, at least six or seven cows are kidnapped daily in Gampaha district, and between 35-40 cows are kidnapped per month. The provincial agriculture officials have emphasized that.
It is reported that this was emphasized in a discussion of inter-provincial agriculture officials chaired by the Minister of Agriculture Mahinda Amaraweera.
Cattle theft has increased in Gampaha district as well as in other provinces.
Also, it is stated that the authorities of the agricultural sector have stated that there is a possibility of a shortage of milk in the future due to the theft of cows that provide milk.
It is reported that the Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture has been instructed to send a letter to the Inspector General of Police and the Minister of State for Defense regarding the increase in the punishment currently given to cattle thieves and the increase in the night patrols currently being carried out by the Sri Lanka Police.
