Mayurbhanj: In a tragic incident, a forest ranger died after being shot by poachers in the Simlipal range in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district. The incident has come to the fore from Gamuchajharan of Simlipal National Park at Karanjia of the district.
The deceased has been identified as Mati Hasanda. According to sources, on Friday while patrolling in the range, the poachers and rangers had an exchange of fire. Following this, Mati Hasanda was injured in his chest. He was immediately rushed to the nearby hospital. However, he succumbed to injuries while undergoing treatment.
On being informed, North Simlipal Deputy Director Sai Kiran D N, Karajia forest official Srikant Naik, and Karanjia police reached the spot. They have started to probe into the matter.
Further detailed reports related to the case are awaited.
Earlier, on May 22, a forest guard was allegedly killed in firing by a group of poachers in Similipal Tiger Reserve of Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district. The deceased forest guard has been identified as Bimal Jena of Naana South Range.
Update
Six people have been detained in connection to a forest ranger who died after being shot by poachers. The suspected poachers will be arrested soon said senior officials. The manhunt is underway.
