Families Accuse Forest Officials of Killing Three Men in Karnataka

Three men were found dead in a forest area in Karnataka, according to families who say they were killed by forest officials. The families, who have not released names, claim the men were not involved in poaching and that the forest department's investigation is biased. The forest department has stated that the men were suspected poachers and that their deaths were a result of a shoot‑out during a routine anti‑poaching operation. Local residents say the men were simply passing through the forest. The case has sparked protests from the families, who are demanding a transparent inquiry and an independent investigation.