Tamil Nadu Forest Minister R.V
Extrajudicial killings by forest department personnel are a serious abuse of power.
On August 18, 2026, Tamil Nadu Forest Minister R.V. Ranjithkumar told the Legislative Assembly about a proposal to offer ₹10 lakh each to the families of three Tamils killed by Karnataka Forest Department personnel on August 14 in Karadikutta forest area. The deaths occurred during an attempt to prevent poaching, and the injured escaped. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay ordered consultations for compensation, rejecting Karnataka's explanation as unacceptable. A magisterial inquiry was announced to investigate the incident.
17 AUG 2026
— The Hindu
Forest officials kill three poachers; opposition demands judicial probe, compensation
18 AUG 2026
· THIS STORY — The Hindu
Tamil Nadu's government plans to provide financial compensation to the families of three Tamil men killed by Karnataka Forest Department personnel.
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