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Crime
Three dead as Karnataka forest officers claim self‑defence shooting
✍️ India Today
🗓 21 Aug 2026, 04:36 AM
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Three people were killed in a shooting in Karnataka, with forest officials stating they fired in self‑defence.
Three individuals lost their lives after a shooting incident inside a forested area of Karnataka, according to reports.
Forest department officers on the scene said they opened fire only after feeling threatened, describing their action as self‑defence.
Local authorities have opened an inquiry to verify the circumstances surrounding the encounter and to determine whether any procedural lapses occurred.
The incident has prompted calls for a thorough investigation to ensure accountability while respecting the safety of forest personnel.
Forest department officers on the scene said they opened fire only after feeling threatened, describing their action as self‑defence.
Local authorities have opened an inquiry to verify the circumstances surrounding the encounter and to determine whether any procedural lapses occurred.
The incident has prompted calls for a thorough investigation to ensure accountability while respecting the safety of forest personnel.