T.N. CM Vijay condemns killing of three Tamils by Karnataka Forest Dept. personnel
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has condemned the killing of three Tamil individuals by Karnataka Forest Department personnel in the Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary. He has demanded an impartial high-level inquiry and urged the Karnataka government to provide assistance to the victims' families.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing inter-state tensions and concerns regarding human rights and forest management practices in border regions.
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Sunday night strongly condemned the killing of three Tamils in the Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary in Chamarajanagar district by the Karnataka Forest Department (in an alleged exchange of fire on Saturday).
In a post on X, Mr. Vijay said Anthony Sami, John Rose Peter and Kumar, who hail from Tamil Nadu, had been living in Hanur taluk of Karnataka. “They were shot dead by Karnataka Forest Department personnel in the Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary area in the early hours of August 15. I strongly condemn this killing. The explanation given by the Karnataka Forest Department regarding the incident is unacceptable,” he said.
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