Two arrested for attempting to encroach forest land, two others on radar

CHAMARAJANAGAR: The Forest Department officials have arrested two people for attempting to encroach on forest land in the Kembare division of the Male Mahadeshwara wildlife sanctuary in the district. They are also on the lookout for two other people who are missing.

Recently, the Forest Department had evicted encroachment on a piece of land and planted saplings there. However, Swamy, Madehs, Sarojamma and Chinnaswamy of Boodhigattidoddi ripped out the saplings and attempted to encroach the land again.

The Forest Department has filed cases against them under the Wildlife Protection Act and arrested Swamy and Madesh. The officials are on the lookout for Sarojamma and Chinnaswamy.