In a press statement, the Forest department officials said Vikram avoided appearing before the Investigating Officer (IO) earlier when he was summoned for questioning.
Senior Karnataka government officer Prathima KS, who was murdered at her home in Bengaluru over the weekend, was known to colleagues as "brave and dynamic", and had recently received a promotion.
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The decision comes days after the arrest of Varthur Santhosh, a contestant in the Bigg Boss reality show, by the forest officials for wearing a locket made of tiger claw.
Karnataka Environment and Forests Minister Eshwar Khandre on Saturday said the state government is committed to the implementation of the Kasturirangan Committee report on preservation and protection of the Western Ghats and it's biosphere in consultation with neighbouring states and the Central government.
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Karnataka Environment and Forests Minister Eshwar Khandre on Saturday said the state government is committed to the implementation of the Kasturirangan Committee report on preservation and protection of the Western Ghats and it's biosphere in consultation with neighbouring states and the Central government. India News | K'taka Govt Committed to Implementing Kasturirangan Panel Report.
The direction comes in the wake of a complaint submitted to the minister by activist Pape Gowda who stated that Range Forest Officers failed to file chargesheets in cases of encroachment.