Karnataka State Human Rights Commission team visits Hanur to probe death of three suspected poachers
The team, led by Deputy Superintendent of Police Ashwath Narayana, has been tasked with conducting a detailed inquiry and submitting a report following the suo motu case registered by the SHRC.
On Wednesday, August 19, a team from the Karnataka State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) arrived in Hanur to investigate the deaths of three suspected poachers and the alleged attack on forest watch rooms in the area. Deputy Superintendent of Police Ashwath Narayana led the team, which was set to conduct a thorough inquiry following a suo motu case registered by the SHRC.
The investigation aimed to examine the circumstances surrounding the victims' deaths, the alleged attack, and any potential negligence by forest officials or other government bodies. The SHRC team was also tasked with gathering information from officials and residents, reviewing records, and determining if the families of the deceased were eligible for compensation, recommending relief if necessary. The team would submit its findings to the SHRC upon completing the investigation.
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