Karnataka Forest Department officials have arrested Darshan Kumar, a Deputy Range Forest Officer in Chikkamagaluru district, on charges of possessing tiger claws. The Koppa Division of Forest Department had received complaints that Mr. Kumar, attached to the Kalasa Range of Forest, possessed a tiger claw.
The senior officers of the department summoned him. Though he did not respond to the summons initially, he was later arrested. Nandish L., DCF, has suspended Darshan Kumar, following charges against him.
The DRFO was earlier accused of possessing a tiger claw pendant. Based on a complaint filed by Supreeth and Abdul Khader of Arenur, Forest Department officials had registered a case against him.
