Mysuru: Kannada actor Dhanveer Gowda, who on Friday was accused of going on a night safari at Bandipur Tiger Reserve, has been booked along with five others for another offence — for riding on a camp elephant almost a month ago.
While he was declared not guilty in the safari controversy, Nagarahole Tiger Reserve (NTR) foresters on Saturday said they have booked a case against the actor and five others under Wildlife Protection Act (1972) for riding on camp elephant Mahendra on September 25. Dhanveer and five of his associates are said to have visited Mathigodu elephant camp coming under Anechowkuru forest range.
NTR director D Mahesh Kumar said summons has been issued to them and an inquiry will be conducted.
The director said that a video clip, that went viral on social media on October 23, showed Dhanveer and his associates riding on the camp elephant.
Mahesh said they sourced the addresses of the associates through the video clip. A case has been booked against actor Dhanveer, his associates Vishwas Aiyar, Darshan, and three others for illegally entering the elephant camp in Nalkeri reserve forest area.
The forester has also served a notice to the staff who was in charge of the camp, and directed action if found guilty.