Vijay condemns killing of three Tamils by Karnataka forest dept

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has strongly condemned the killing of three Tamil men by Karnataka Forest Department personnel in the Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary area. In a post on X, Vijay identified the victims as Anthony Sami, John Rose Peter and Kumar, who were residents of Hanur taluk in Chamarajanagar district. He termed the incident a 'massacre' and said the department's explanation was 'unacceptable'.

Vijay demanded a high-level, impartial investigation into what he called a 'brutal incident' and called for those responsible to be punished. He also urged the Karnataka government to provide all necessary assistance to the victims' families and to ensure such an incident does not recur. Protests have been held in Chamarajanagar and Mysuru, with villagers blocking roads and demanding action against the forest personnel involved in the August 15 shooting.