Bengaluru, Jan 20 (PTI): Karnataka Forest Minister Eshwar B Khandre said on Monday that the shooting for 'Kantara Chapter 1', also referred to as 'Kantara 2', in Hassan district, will be banned and action will be taken if inspection, reveal that the film crew had violated rules, causing damage to wildlife or flora and fauna.Sources said the locals have complained that the crew of the film starring Rishabh Shetty have been causing damage to the environment in and around Gavibetta, Herur village in Hassan district, by reportedly using explosives while shooting.The crew have also allegedly ventured deep into the forest when the permission to shoot is restricted to the village grazing land.In the order issued on Monday, Khandre directed the Additional Chief Secretary, Department of Forest, Environment and Biology to visit the shooting spot at the earliest.Sources said the locals have also lodged a case at the Yesalur Police Station.
