BJP MP’s brother Vikram Simha arrested for illegally cutting trees
Karnataka Police on Saturday arrested Vikram Simha, BJP MP Pratap Simha's brother, for allegedly cutting 126 trees near his house without permission in a village in Hassan district.
Bengaluru: Karnataka Police on Saturday arrested Vikram Simha, BJP MP Pratap Simha’s brother, for allegedly cutting 126 trees near his house without permission in a village in Hassan district.
Vikram Simha was arrested from the city in a joint operation by forest and police officials.
The accused is being taken to Hassan-Belur for further necessary action as per law, according to forest officials.
“The accused was avoiding his presence before the Investigating Officer. Since his presence was essential, the IO found it necessary to secure his presence. Available documentary evidence also hinted at his involvement in the crime,” they said.
Allegations were leveled against Vikram for cutting 126 trees on 10 acres of land at Nandagodanahalli in Hassan’s Belur taluk.
Belur tahsildar Mamata had alerted the Forest Department of the tree felling on December 16.
