Man dies after being shot during hunting trip near Koppa
A 26-year-old man named Chetan died after being shot during a nighttime hunting trip in Karnataka's Chikkamagaluru district. Police have taken three members of the hunting group into custody while two others remain at large.
Why it matters
The incident underscores the dangers of illegal or unregulated hunting activities and the subsequent legal consequences for those involved.
A 26-year-old man died after being shot allegedly during a hunting trip near Hiremane in Koppa taluk, in Chikkamagaluru district of Karnataka, on October 1 night.
The deceased has been identified as Chetan. He was part of a group of six persons who had gone hunting at night. After he was shot, his associates rushed him to a hospital at Jayapura, where he succumbed to his injuries.
Jayapura police have taken three members of the group into custody. Two others are absconding, police said.
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