Yash starrer ‘Toxic’ in trouble as Karnataka forest dept files case against makers

Bengaluru: Yash starrer upcoming film ‘Toxic’ has landed in trouble as Karnataka forest department has filed a case against the makers of the film over alleged illegal felling of trees in Bengaluru.

The FIR was also lodged against the Canara Bank General Manager and Hindustan Machine Tools (HMT) General Manager.

Reportedly, Karnataka Environment Minister Eshwar Khandre recently 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.