Gangs of Bandipur
However, those who retain such guns and pistols beyond the Nov 1 deadline will face stringent legal action.
Participating in National Forest Martyrs’ Day here, Shivakumar said the govt will not register any cases against those who surrender illegal firearms and weapons.
Because of this special bond with the forest, he wanted to become a forest minister.
“The illegal firearms posed a direct threat to forest personnel and wildlife,” Shivakumar said. The Arkavathi river, which flows close to our village, once had now-endangered mahseer fish, and I’ve spent hours catching fish,” he said. Acknowledging foresters’ sacrifice in protecting the country’s flora and fauna, the CM said: “Minister Ramalinga Reddy has reminded me about the special allowances for enforcement staff, including foresters.
Shivakumar spoke of his long association with forests and wildlife. “My home, village and constituency (near Kanakapura) have always been entwined with forests. However, then CM SM Krishna gave him agriculture. “Later, the CM expanded his cabinet and handed me urban development. It was during that period actor Rajkumar was kidnapped,” the CM recalled. The proposal will be considered soon in consultation with the finance department and a decision will be taken.”
The CM recalled that senior officer (retd) Ramamurthy had earlier brought to his notice the widespread possession of country-made guns in rural areas.