Maharashtra: Man Mistaken for Wild Boar Shot Dead by Friends in Palghar
Maharashtra: Man Mistaken for Wild Boar Shot Dead by Friends in Palghar
A hunting expedition in Maharashtra’s Palghar district turned fatal when a villager was mistakenly shot dead by his companions, who allegedly mistook him for a wild boar. Another villager was injured in the incident, which occurred on January 28. Six individuals have been detained in connection with the case.
According to Palghar’s Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Abhijit Dharashivkar, a group of villagers entered the Borsheti forest area in Manor to hunt wild boars. During the trip, some members got separated from the group. One hunter reportedly mistook them for wild boars and opened fire, hitting two villagers. One died on the spot, while the other suffered serious injuries.
In a panic, the group allegedly hid the deceased’s body in the bushes instead of informing the police. Acting on a tip-off, authorities launched an investigation and detained six suspects. On Wednesday, after an extensive search, the police recovered the victim’s highly decomposed body and sent it for a postmortem to determine the exact cause of death.
There are reports that the injured villager also succumbed to his wounds during treatment. The villagers allegedly cremated his body without informing the authorities. Dharashivkar stated that the police are verifying these claims as part of their ongoing investigation.
An FIR is being registered against the accused. The incident highlights the dangers of illegal hunting and the tragic consequences of negligence. Authorities are urging villagers to follow legal procedures and avoid such risky activities in the future.
The case remains under investigation as police work to uncover the full details of the tragic event.
