Hanur shoot-out: MLA distributes compensation to families
The funerals of three men killed allegedly by Forest Department personnel in Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary were held in Hanur taluk. An MLA distributed ₹15 lakh per family as compensation, funded jointly by government, a minister, and the MLA, with further action promised after a preliminary report.
Key takeaways
- Three deaths occurred in a shoot-out at the Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary in Hanur taluk.
- Funerals took place in Thomiyarpalya and Mariyamangala after a Sunday post-mortem in Mysore.
- Each family received ₹15 lakh—government ₹5 lakh, minister ₹2 lakh, MLA ₹8 lakh—with payments made by cheques and cash.
What Happened
The funerals for three men believed to have been killed during firing by Forest Department personnel at the Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary in Hanur taluk were conducted in their home villages. The post-mortems were completed at Mysore Medical College and Research Institute on the prior Sunday, and the bodies were transported in separate ambulances under police security to Thomiyarpalya village. A mass prayer was held at Thomiyarpalya Church, and the bodies were laid to rest at the Christian burial ground in Thomiyarpalya and at Mariyamangala for the other two victims. During the Monday proceedings, the MLA for Hanur, M.R. Manjunath, along with former MLA R. Narendra and Kusumaraj, son of Minister C. Puttarangashetty, attended the funerals and paid their respects.
In a separate act linked to the incident, the MLA distributed compensation to the families of each deceased. Each family received ₹15 lakh in total, delivered in the form of cheques and cash. The compensation breakdown includes ₹5 lakh from the government, ₹2 lakh contributed by Mr. Puttarangashetty, and ₹8 lakh contributed by the MLA himself, totaling ₹15 lakh per family. Manjunath attributed the aid to humanitarian considerations and the families’ socio-economic conditions, noting that the assistance was provided in line with prior assurances.
Manjunath indicated that the incident should not recur and announced plans to convene a meeting of senior officials under the leadership of Mr. Puttarangashetty to discuss necessary measures. He also said he would seek legal action against those responsible once the preliminary report is received.
Why It Matters
The compensation distribution signals a government-facing response to a fatal incident reportedly involving security personnel at a protected site. The statements about preventing recurrence and pursuing legal action point to an ongoing process of accountability and governance in the aftermath of the firing.
Background
The events occurred at the Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary in Hanur taluk. The funerals followed the post-mortem work completed at Mysore Medical College and Research Institute on the day before the Monday ceremonies.
Key Facts
- Three men were deceased in the incident at Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary, Hanur taluk.
- Post-mortems were completed at Mysore Medical College and Research Institute the previous day.
- The bodies were transported to Thomiyarpalya in separate ambulances under police security.
- A mass prayer was held at Thomiyarpalya Church; burials occurred at Thomiyarpalya and Mariyamangala.
- MLA M.R. Manjunath distributed ₹15 lakh to each family—₹5 lakh from the government, ₹2 lakh from Minister C. Puttarangashetty, ₹8 lakh from Manjunath.
- The income distribution was delivered as cheques and cash.
- Manjunath promised a meeting of senior officials to prevent repetition and to take legal action after the preliminary report.
What Happens Next
The source notes that a preliminary report is awaited before pursuing legal action against those deemed responsible, and a senior-official meeting is planned under Minister Puttarangashetty’s leadership to discuss further measures.
Sources reviewed
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