BJP MP's Brother Arrested In Karnataka After 126 Trees Worth Crores Felled
NDTV
His brother's arrest comes at a tough time for BJP MP Pratap Simha, who is drawing fire from the Opposition after he hit headlines in the Parliament breach case
The brother of BJP MP Pratap Simha, who hit headlines for the massive breach in Parliament security earlier this month, has been arrested in connection with the felling of trees worth crores. Vikram Simha, who was arrested by the Organised Crime squad of Central Crime Branch, is currently in the custody of forest department.
As many as 126 trees worth crores were felled in Karnataka's Hassan district and transported elsewhere. An official report said "available documentary evidence" hinted at his involvement in the crime. Forest officials had been looking for Vikram Simha, but he escaped. The officials used electronic surveillance to track down Vikram to Bengaluru.
The forest officials reached out to the Organised Crime team and Vikram Simha was arrested in a joint operation. He will now be taken to Hassan for further action in the case.
