Mayurbhanj: A forest personnel was shot dead yesterday night by poachers in Barakamunda area, Karanjia in the Similipal Tiger Reserve. The deceased forester is identified as Mathi Hansda. According to sources, a team of forest personnel who were on patrolling duty were attacked by a group of poachers at about 2. 30 pm yesterday night and the forest personnel received a bullet injury in his chest during the exchange of fire. He was immediately taken to the hospital but the doctors declared him brought dead. The Forest Department has registered a case in this regard and investigation is on.
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