<p>According to police, the watcher, Raju has been hit on the left leg. He was given the first-aid at Halagur Hospital and was later shifted to the Mandya district hospital.<br /><br /> It is said the poachers were around 10-15 and one among them was Prakash of Basavanahalli village. Many have fled the village to evade the arrest.<br /><br />Poaching has been going on unabated in the forests. Acting on an information, Watcher Raju and Forest Guard Jagadish had entered the forest to nab the poachers.<br /><br /> The duo followed the gang till Konanatalematta. On seeing the forest staff, the poachers opened fire and the bullet hit Raju.<br /><br />Forester D Devaraju visited the spot on Friday. Halagur Police have registered a case and are investigating.</p>
<p>According to police, the watcher, Raju has been hit on the left leg. He was given the first-aid at Halagur Hospital and was later shifted to the Mandya district hospital.<br /><br /> It is said the poachers were around 10-15 and one among them was Prakash of Basavanahalli village. Many have fled the village to evade the arrest.<br /><br />Poaching has been going on unabated in the forests. Acting on an information, Watcher Raju and Forest Guard Jagadish had entered the forest to nab the poachers.<br /><br /> The duo followed the gang till Konanatalematta. On seeing the forest staff, the poachers opened fire and the bullet hit Raju.<br /><br />Forester D Devaraju visited the spot on Friday. Halagur Police have registered a case and are investigating.</p>
