Tamil Nadu government plans to offer ₹10 lakh each to families of three Tamils killed in Karnataka forest
To a question from DMK member and former Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam on who fired first, the Forest Minister said the magisterial inquiry would reveal every detail.
The Tamil Nadu government is considering offering compensation of ₹10 lakh each to the families of three Tamil individuals killed in a firing incident by Karnataka Forest Department personnel on August 14, 2026. This proposal was brought up during a special calling-attention motion in the Legislative Assembly, following a request by former Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami.
The deceased were P. Anthonysamy, John Rose Peter, and Kumar, who were killed while poaching was being prevented at Karadikutta in the Mariamangalam forest area. The injured, Mariadoss and Benjamin, are currently receiving treatment at a private hospital. In response to the incident, 300 families staged a road blockade, leading to discussions between government officials and the protesters.
The Karnataka Chief Minister had promised a proper inquiry, and the Tamil Nadu government has also announced plans to hold a magisterial inquiry to determine the cause of the violence. Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has condemned the killings, describing them as brutal, and has assured all possible help to the affected families.
The Tamil Nadu Forest Minister, R.V. Ranjithkumar, stated that the government has also decided to file a case against the involved Forest Department personnel.
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