A fresh political confrontation has erupted between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka over the killing of three Tamil Nadu residents in an alleged anti-poaching encounter in Karnataka’s Chamarajanagar district. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay has questioned the circumstances of the deaths, while the DMK has demanded a CBI probe. Karnataka has defended its forest officials, stating that a judicial inquiry is already underway. Families and local residents have disputed the official account, alleging the encounter was staged. The incident has intensified tensions between the two states.