The Karnataka Forest Department has filed an FIR against the producers of Yash's 'Toxic' and officials from Canara Bank and HMT for allegedly cutting down trees on forest land during the film's shoot in Bengaluru. Bengaluru: The Karnataka Forest Department has registered an FIR against the producers of Yash-starrer 'Toxic' over the alleged illegal axing of trees on forest land for the filming of the film in Bengaluru. The FIR was also lodged against the Canara Bank General Manager and Hindustan Machine Tools (HMT) General Manager.
Recently, Karnataka Environment Minister Eshwar Khandre visited the site in Peenya and reviewed satellite images that purportedly showed the extent of deforestation. He directed officials to take action against those responsible for the felling of trees in the area declared as reserved forest but occupied by HMT. Earlier speaking with ANI, Eshwar shared, "I personally visited the land where 'Toxic' movie is being shot.
. Hundreds of trees have been illegally cut down for the filming of the movie on forestland under HMT's jurisdiction, which is visible in satellite images..
.We will take necessary actions against the people who violated the rules.Cutting trees in forestland without legal permission is a punishable offence.
" Khandre also took to his X account and stated hundreds of trees had been axed for the filming of Toxic ಎಚ್.ಎಂ.ಟಿ.
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