Three Rare Blackbucks Found Shot Dead In Karnataka's Chikkkamgalur, Forest Officials Launch Probe

In Kadur taluk, Karnataka, forest officials investigating the incident found evidence of gunfire and vehicle activity.

A case has been registered, a post-mortem conducted, and samples collected as authorities investigate potential poaching.

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Chikkkamgaluru (Karnataka), Dec 24 (PTI) Three blackbucks were found dead with suspected gunshot injuries in Kadur taluk here, official sources said.

The bodies were found on a private farm land close to Basur Amrit Mahal Kaval, a blackbuck conservation reserve, on Tuesday, they said.

The carcasses of two female and one male blackbuck are said to be below two years of age.

Upon receiving information from locals, Forest department officials visited the spot and inspected, the sources said, adding that they have found evidence of gunfire at the spot and signs of vehicular movement nearby.

According to officials, a case has been registered, and further investigation is on to nab the culprits behind.

Post-mortem has been conducted and samples have been collected for further examination, they said, amid suspicion by some locals and environmentalists about the involvement of poachers. PTI KSU ROH

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