The officials of Karnataka Forest department have raided the residence of actors Jaggesh, Darshan and producer Rockline Venkatesh as images of them allegedly wearing lockets which has pendants made of tiger claws surfaced online.
Deputy Conservator of Forests Officer (DCFO) Ravindra has said that separated teams from the Forest Departmentwere formed to investigate the allegations.If tiger claws which they have are original, appropriate action will be taken against them as per Karnataka Wildlife Protection Act 1872.
As per sources, “Jaggesh’s wife Parimala has handed over the pendant to the officials which he has received as a gift from his mother and further investigation will be carried out.”
Earlier in the day, Nikhil Kumarswamy who was also caught in the controversy for allegedly wearing tiger claws pendant clarified on social media he was wearing a locket which had a tiger law pendant during his wedding which was gifted by a guest is a fake one.
A swift action by the forest officials came after the arrest of Bigg Boss contestant Varthur Santhosh who had the tiger claws pendant which he displayed during his participation on the television reality show. He is now in judicial custody.
Deputy Conservator of Forests Officer (DCFO) Ravindra has said that separated teams from the Forest Departmentwere formed to investigate the allegations.If tiger claws which they have are original, appropriate action will be taken against them as per Karnataka Wildlife Protection Act 1872.
As per sources, “Jaggesh’s wife Parimala has handed over the pendant to the officials which he has received as a gift from his mother and further investigation will be carried out.”
Earlier in the day, Nikhil Kumarswamy who was also caught in the controversy for allegedly wearing tiger claws pendant clarified on social media he was wearing a locket which had a tiger law pendant during his wedding which was gifted by a guest is a fake one.
A swift action by the forest officials came after the arrest of Bigg Boss contestant Varthur Santhosh who had the tiger claws pendant which he displayed during his participation on the television reality show. He is now in judicial custody.