Bigg Boss Kannada contestant Varthur Santhosh sent to judicial custody over tiger claw
The Hindu
The Forest Department booked a suo moto case under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, which makes wearing or displaying any animal parts a punishable offence.
Bigg Boss Kannada Season 10 contestant Varthur Santhosh, who was arrested by the Forest Department for allegedly wearing a tiger claw pendant, has been remanded to judicial custody.
Officials had produced Santhosh in the 2nd ACJM court at National Games Village, Koramangala, as there was a two-day holiday due to Dasara festival on October 23. The magistrate sent him to judicial custody for 14 days.
Santhosh was arrested by Forest Department officials on October 22 late evening after he was seen allegedly wearing a tiger claw pendant inside the Bigg Boss house while the reality show was being recorded at Kumbalagodu.
The Forest Department booked a suo moto case under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, which makes wearing or displaying any animal parts a punishable offence.
Santhosh’s advocate has filed for bail, and the plea will come up for hearing on October 25.
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