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19 August 2026

Karnataka-Tamil Nadu row over poacher killing

The incident serves as a contextual example for discussing federal friction, inter-state administrative jurisdiction, and the ethical conduct of civil servants in law enforcement, though it lacks the scale of a landmark policy or constitutional crisis.

1 min read Day 3 of 4 2 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • Incident: Killing of three suspected poachers and injury of one person by forest staff at Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary, Hanur, Chamarajanagar district, Karnataka on August 15.
  • Karnataka government position: Forest staff fired in self-defense after suspects refused to surrender and attacked officials.
  • Inter-state tension: Disagreement between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu regarding administrative jurisdiction and the necessity of a high-level probe.
  • Federalism concerns: Karnataka leadership emphasized the principle of non-interference in the law and order administration of another state.
  • Demands: Calls for a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe and a judicial inquiry have been raised by various stakeholders.

Part of a longer story

This is day 3 of 4 in Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary poaching incident investigation, which has been running since 16 August 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Discuss the constitutional limitations on inter-state interference in law and order matters, particularly in the context of federalism and the division of powers under the Seventh Schedule. 150 words
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  2. Border management and the protection of wildlife sanctuaries often involve complex jurisdictional challenges. Analyze the role of state forest departments in maintaining security in protected areas and the mechanisms available for inter-state coordination to prevent conflict. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. Under the Indian Constitution, 'Public Order' and 'Police' are subjects listed in which of the following?

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