Vikram Simha, brother of BJP Lok Sabha member Pratap Simmha, who was arrested over an alleged illegal tree felling case on Saturday, was released on bail on Sunday.
The Forest Department officials presented him before the Senior Civil Judge in Belur where Simha’s advocates argued that he deserved bail in the case. The judge granted him bail and he was released.
Speaking to the media, Mr. Vikram claimed, “I went to that land with an intention to cultivate. I had to face these allegations. It is all part of a conspiracy.”