Bigg Boss Kannada 10’s Varthur Santosh arrested for wearing tiger claw pendant

In a shocking turn of events, Bigg Boss Kannada contestant Varthur Santhosh was arrested by the forest department on Sunday night for allegedly wearing a tiger claw pendant during the reality show. The arrest has raised questions about the source of the pendants and implications under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.

Santosh’s arrest and judicial custody
Santosh was reportedly brought out of the Bigg Boss house on Sunday night, where forest department officials arrested him after filing a suo motu complaint. He was later produced before the Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate (ACJM) court in Bengaluru on Monday. After examining the evidence, he was sent to judicial custody for 14 days.

Investigation of Santosh’s tiger claw pendant
The arrest revolves around the validity of the tiger claw pendant worn by Santosh. Forest officials have reportedly seized the pendant to find out whether the claw actually belonged to a tiger or some other animal. To determine its authenticity, the pendant was sent to the Forensic Science Laboratory for detailed analysis.