Suspected poacher shot dead by forest officials in Bandipur Tiger Reserve

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Bandipur, Nov 5, 2023: A suspected poacher has been reportedly shot dead at Bandipur Tiger Reserve on Sunday. The incident took place around 2 am on Sunday at Chamarajanagar district when the forest officials opened fire at a group of suspected poachers.

According to a report, the villagers informed forest officials about a gunshot sounds at the forest during the midnight. Speaking to the publication, forest officer Ramesh Kumar said, “Our team reached the spot after we got the information about the firing. After we approached the area, the group opened fire at us, and we retaliated. The resident of Bheemanabidu village, Madhu, was shot dead.”

A dead Sambar deer was also found on the spot. “A sambar deer which was shot by the poachers was also found at the location. We are suspecting that a group has ventured into the forest for hunting, and they killed the deer. Further investigation is going on,” said the official.