Tension in Hanur after three suspected poachers killed in shoot-out in Karnataka forest
According to reports, a group of six suspected poachers allegedly opened fire at forest personnel on night patrol when they were told to surrender
Tensions escalated in Hanur, Karnataka, on August 15 after three suspected poachers were killed in a shoot-out within the Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary. The incident occurred on August 14 night in the Holemuradatti forest area. Following the deaths, villagers and supporters of the poachers allegedly stormed the sanctuary office, causing damage to the department's name board and leaving a large crowd outside the premises.
To curb any potential disturbances, police deployed reserve police personnel at the scene and stationed three platoons in Hanur.
The shoot-out took place when forest personnel, on a patrol, encountered a group of six suspected poachers who allegedly opened fire when ordered to surrender. The group was suspected of killing a wild animal. As forest personnel responded with counter-fire, three suspected poachers were killed, while a fourth succumbed to his injuries after being taken to a hospital in Kollegal.
One forest personnel was also injured during the incident. The deceased were identified as Anthonyswamy, Peter, and Kumar. Further information is pending.
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