# Three arrested over suspected deer hunt in Karnataka

> Police in Hyderabad seize rifle and night-vision gear from three men suspected of hunting deer across the border in Karnataka.
- Title: Three arrested over suspected deer hunt in Karnataka
- Summary: Police in Hyderabad seize rifle and night-vision gear from three men suspected of hunting deer across the border in Karnataka. Malakpet police arrested three…
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- Source: The Hindu — https://thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/three-held-for-suspected-deer-hunt-in-karnataka-rifle-night-vision-equipment-seized-in-hyderabad/article71608817.ece
- Author: The Hindu Bureau
- Published: 2026-10-21T18:33:12+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: malakpet police, hyderabad, karnataka, deer hunting, wildlife crime, firearms, news, politics
## Three arrested in Hyderabad
Malakpet police intercepted a sports utility vehicle near the Race Course and arrested three men suspected of hunting deer in Karnataka's forest areas.
## The men and their identities
The arrested persons were identified as Syed Hussain, forty-seven, a resident of Teegalguda in Saleem Nagar, Syed Omer, forty-nine, and Mohammed Hameed, forty, both residents of Teegalguda in Malakpet.
## Weapons and equipment seized
Police recovered a licensed point three zero zero six sporting rifle, eight live rounds, twelve empty cartridges, night-vision equipment, five mobile phones and the firearm licence from the vehicle.
## Evidence of hunting activity
Preliminary enquiries indicated the firearm had been used for hunting activities in the Karnataka forest area, with investigators suspecting that twelve rounds had been fired.
## Police vow stringent action
Deputy Commissioner of Police Kiran Khare said stringent action would be taken against those misusing licensed firearms for unlawful activities and a detailed enquiry would identify others involved.

> stringent action would be taken against those misusing licenced firearms for unlawful activities
## Key takeaway

Malakpet police arrested three men in Hyderabad with a licensed rifle and night-vision equipment, suspected of hunting deer in a Karnataka forest area.