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Karnataka forest encounter investigation

Overview

On August 15, a shootout occurred in the Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary’s Shagya range between Karnataka Forest Department personnel and suspected poachers, resulting in three deaths.

Following the incident, a fourth suspect, Mahimadas, released a video claiming that forest officials began firing suddenly, causing him to flee in fear. He requested police protection, expressing concern that officials intended to use him as a witness.

Subsequent autopsy reports from the Chikkallur reserved forest area have challenged the Forest Department’s claims that the shots were fired in self-defence. While officials maintained that the deceased ignored commands to surrender, forensic wound ballistics suggest that two of the men were shot from a range of “one and two feet.” The investigation has been transferred to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID).

Entities

Karnataka Forest Department · Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary · Criminal Investigation Department · Mahimadas · Ramalinga Reddy

Timeline

  1. 15 days ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources
    Karnataka forest encounter autopsies challenge self-defence claims

    Autopsy findings in a Karnataka forest encounter suggest three men were shot at close range, contradicting Forest Department claims that the fatal shooting of suspected poachers was an act of self-defence.

  2. 27 days ago

    [CRIME] 4 sources
    Karnataka poaching shootout: Fourth suspect seeks police protection

    A man identified as a fourth suspect in a fatal Karnataka forest shootout has released a video claiming he fled in fear after forest officials opened fire during a poaching operation.

Sources

cdeacf.ca · forcechange.com