Crime & Law · India
Three Tamil men shot dead in Karnataka; probe demanded
Three Tamil men were shot dead by Karnataka Forest Department personnel in the Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has called the explanation provided by the Karnataka Forest Department "unacceptable" and demanded a high-level probe into the incident. Some reports identify the deceased as "poachers". Protests have occurred, and forest officials have been booked for murder. The Karnataka government stated it would not target any organization.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
L 2 C 8 R 5
- Left (2): The Hindu, The News Minute
- Centre (8 votes, 10 outlets): Amar Ujala, Deccan Chronicle, Deccan Herald, Hindustan (Hindi), Jansatta · The Indian Express (Indian Express Group — 1 vote), Mathrubhumi English, NDTV, Navbharat Times · The Times of India (Times Group — 1 vote)
- Right (5): Aaj Tak, Dainik Jagran, Punjab Kesari, The Pioneer, Times Now