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Laapataa Ladies’ Chhaya Kadam in legal trouble for consuming meat? Actress summoned by Forest department; details inside
Laapataa Ladies actress Chhaya Kadam has been summoned by the Forest Department over allegations of consuming wildlife meat. Read on for more details.
Chhaya Kadam, a well-known name in the Marathi entertainment industry, rose to fame in Bollywood with Kiran Rao’s hit film Laapataa Ladies. Now, she’s reportedly found herself in hot water as the Forest Department has summoned her following claims of alleged wildlife meat consumption.
According to FPJ, the Plant and Animal Welfare Society (PAWS), a Mumbai-based NGO, has raised concerns with the Thane Chief Conservator of Forests and Divisional Forest Officer regarding Chhaya Kadam's controversial claim. She had once reportedly said in an interview that she had tasted meat from a protected wildlife species. Now, the Forest Department is conducting a formal inquiry.
A special team has already been made to find out the poachers involved and investigate anyone who may have helped the actress in procuring the meat.
An investigating officer, Rakesh Bhoir, told the portal, “We got in touch with Kadam over the phone, where she informed us that she is out of town for a professional trip and will return only after four days. She has informed her that she is seeking legal advice and appearing before us for the investigation.”
An officer revealed that Chhaya Kadam discussed the alleged activity in a radio interview. Authorities are now tracking down the poachers in the area where it reportedly occurred. The officer added that strict action would be taken against the ‘culprits.’
In the interview, the Laapataa Ladies actress allegedly mentioned that she had meat from animals such as mouse deer, rabbits, wild boar, monitor lizards, and porcupines.
Earlier, Mumbai-based NGO Plant and Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) had filed a formal complaint against Chhaya. PAWS alerted the Chief Conservator of Forests and Divisional Forest Officer in Thane, urging legal action against Chhaya Kadam and others involved in the claims.
The NGO argued that such statements not only send a dangerous message to the public but also amount to an offense under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. PAWS further urged officials to apply relevant provisions of the Biological Diversity Act, 2002, and treat the interview as a self-admission of guilt.
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