Vijay Condemns Killing of Three Tamil Men in Karnataka Forest Firing, Demands High-Level Probe
Vijay called the killings brutal and urged a high-level inquiry, while Karnataka officials ordered a magisterial probe and promised compensation to the families.
- On Sunday, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay condemned the killing of three men by the Karnataka Forest Department in Chamarajanagar district, calling it a 'massacre' and demanding an impartial probe.
- Karnataka Forest Department personnel killed Anthony Sami, John Rose Peter, and Kumar on Saturday in the Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary; officials alleged the men were poachers who fired first during an exchange.
- Families staged protests in Chamarajanagar seeking justice, while the wife of one victim filed an FIR under Section 103 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita; DMK president Stalin called the shooting 'deeply shocking.'
- Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar ordered a magisterial inquiry and announced compensation for victims' families, while the PMK led by Dr Anbumani Ramadoss demanded a Central Bureau of Investigation probe.
- Vijay urged the Karnataka government to take steps ensuring such incidents do not recur, as political parties continue pushing for accountability and appropriate action against those responsible.
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Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Edappadi K Palaniswami moved a calling attention motion in the Assembly, joined by members from across the opposition benches. He appealed for a CBI inquiry into the incident. India News | Demand for CBI Probe into Alleged Killing of Three Tamils by Karnataka Forest Department Grows in Tamil Nadu Assembly.
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"Strongly condemn this massacre": Tamil Nadu CM Vijay on Karnataka's Hanur shootout
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Monday condemned the killing of three Tamil residents in an alleged firing by Karnataka Forest Department officials in the Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary area, terming the incident a "massacre" and demanding a high-level investigation.
Vijay condemns killing of 3 'Tamil poachers' in Karnataka; Shivakumar orders inquiry
The controversy erupted on Saturday when three alleged poachers, likely from Tamil Nadu, were shot dead by the Karnataka forest department in the Datti forest area. However, the deceased's family members have protested over the killings and sought justice for them.
‘Massacre’, ‘Unacceptable’: CM Vijay condemns killing of three Tamil men by Karnataka Forest Dept personnel
According to the statement, the three men were identified as Anthony Sami, John Rose Peter and Kumar. They reportedly live in Hanur taluk of Karnataka’s Chamarajanagar district.
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