Madikeri foresters take two into cusotdy for hunting Gaur in Reserve Forest

Karnataka: Two alleged poachers injured after forest staff open fire

MADIKERI: In a major crackdown on wildlife poaching in Karnataka’s Kodagu district, forest department personnel opened fire in self-defence after alleged poachers attempted to run them over with a jeep during an anti-poaching operation. Two suspected poachers sustained bullet injuries, while officials seized 266 kg of suspected wild bison (gaur) meat, the vehicle used in the crime and other incriminating materials. The incident took place near B…

Madikeri foresters take two into cusotdy for hunting Gaur in Reserve Forest

Madikeri foresters detained two men for allegedly hunting a gaur in Pattighat reserve forest, seizing a jeep, 260kg meat, cartridges and weapons.