In recent times, contestants from the reality television show “Bigg Boss Kannada” have faced legal actions due to their activities involving wildlife artifacts and adoption procedures.
Varthur Santosh’s Arrest for Tiger Claw Pendant
In October 2023, Varthur Santosh, a contestant on “Bigg Boss Kannada Season 10,” was arrested by Karnataka’s Forest Department for wearing a pendant made from an alleged tiger claw during the show’s recording. Acting on a tip-off, forest officials visited the show’s set, confiscated the pendant, and confirmed its authenticity as a tiger claw. Santosh was subsequently booked under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, which prohibits the possession and display of wildlife parts. He confessed to owning the genuine tiger claw, claiming it was an ancestral possession. Following his arrest, Santosh was remanded to judicial custody for 14 days.
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Sonu Srinivas Gowda’s Arrest Over Adoption Procedures
In March 2024, social media influencer and former “Bigg Boss Kannada” contestant Sonu Srinivas Gowda was arrested for allegedly not adhering to proper procedures while adopting a girl child. The arrest followed a complaint by the Child Welfare Committee, which highlighted that Gowda had posted videos on her social media featuring the eight-year-old child adopted from Raichur. Authorities took action based on the complaint, and further investigations were initiated.
These incidents underscore the importance of adhering to legal frameworks concerning wildlife protection and child adoption. Public figures, given their influence, bear a heightened responsibility to comply with these laws, setting an example for the broader community.
