‘Explanation unacceptable’: CM Vijay condemns killing of three Tamil men by Karnataka forest department
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay called for an “honest investigation” into the “brutal incident”.
CM Vijay strongly condemned the killing of three Tamil men by Karnataka Forest Department officials, calling the department's explanation "unacceptable". The three men, Anthony Sami, John Rose Peter, and Kumar, were shot dead in the Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary area in Karnataka on August 15, 2026. The Chief Minister expressed his heartbreak over the tragic incident and demanded a thorough investigation.
He also criticized the explanation given by the Karnataka Forest Department and urged for a high-level probe into the matter. The families of the victims should receive necessary assistance from the Karnataka government, Vijay stressed.
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