Archive · 29 Aug 2026
Chamarajanagar Shooting Inquiry Report Sent to Karnataka Chief Secretary
Three men were killed during a shooting in a forest area of Chamarajanagar on August 15.
Forest officials said they fired because the men allegedly tried to shoot at them.
The family of one victim said the men had gone into the forest to find a missing cow.
Because the accounts were different, the government ordered an official inquiry.
The inquiry report has now been sent to the Chief Secretary, but its contents have not been released.
The Criminal Investigation Department is also investigating the related cases.
The State Human Rights Commission separately examined the incident.
The families received compensation and local protests ended after assurances of help and investigation.
Deputy Commissioner Sree Roopa submitted the magisterial inquiry report to Chief Secretary Shalini Rajneesh.
Three men, Anthoni Swamy, Peter and Kumar, were killed in a shooting involving Forest Department personnel on August 15.
Forest officials said they fired after the men allegedly tried to shoot at them, while Anthoni Swamy’s family disputed that account.
The government transferred related police cases to the Criminal Investigation Department for investigation.
Each victim’s family received Rs 15 lakh in compensation from government and personal contributions by Hanur MLA M.R. Manjunath.
- Who
- Forest Department personnel and three deceased men—Anthoni Swamy, Peter and Kumar—are central to the case; Deputy Commissioner Sree Roopa submitted the inquiry report.
- What
- A magisterial inquiry examined the August 15 shooting, and the report was submitted to the Chief Secretary; the related cases are being investigated by the Criminal Investigation Department.
- When
- The shooting occurred on August 15, and the inquiry report was subsequently submitted; the articles do not specify the submission date.
- Where
- The shooting occurred at Karadikal Gutta in the Hanur range of the Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary, Chamarajanagar.
- Why
- The inquiry was ordered after the victims’ family disputed the Forest Department’s account of why personnel opened fire.
Forest Department Account
Victims’ Families’ Account
Reason for the shooting
Forest Department Account
Forest officials said they opened fire after the three men allegedly attempted to shoot at Forest Department personnel.
Victims’ Families’ Account
Anthoni Swamy’s family said the men had gone into the forest to trace a missing cow and were killed by forest personnel.
Need for accountability
Forest Department Account
The government’s transfer of the related cases to the Criminal Investigation Department allows the incident to be investigated through the official process.
Victims’ Families’ Account
The victims’ families and local residents protested, demanding justice and action against those responsible.
- Inquiry report
- Submitted by Chamarajanagar Deputy Commissioner Sree Roopa to Chief Secretary Shalini Rajneesh.
- Victims
- Anthoni Swamy, Peter and Kumar of Mariyammanaguda were killed.
- Official account
- Forest officials said the men allegedly attempted to shoot at Forest Department personnel.
- Family account
- Anthoni Swamy’s wife, Lurtha Mary, alleged that the men entered the forest to trace a missing cow.
- Investigation
- The Criminal Investigation Department received cases from Ramapura, Hanur and Kollegal Rural police stations.
- Compensation
- Each family received Rs 15 lakh: Rs 5 lakh from the government and Rs 10 lakh from Hanur MLA M.R. Manjunath.
- Other inquiry
- The State Human Rights Commission visited the site and examined the firing and related evidence.