Bigg Boss Kannada 12 halted after Pollution Board flags major environmental violations

The filming of Bigg Boss Kannada Season 12 has hit a sudden halt after the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) ordered an immediate shutdown at Jolly Wood Studios & Adventures in Bidadi Hobli, near Bengaluru. The decision came after the board found multiple environmental violations during an on-site inspection.

The show, hosted by actor Kichcha Sudeep, has been one of the most-watched regional reality shows in Karnataka. However, production can only resume after compliance with environmental norms. Officials confirmed that untreated wastewater and improper waste management were the primary issues leading to the action.

According to KSPCB officials, the inspection revealed that untreated wastewater from the studio premises was being released into nearby land, causing contamination. Although the production team claimed to have installed a 250 KLD-capacity Sewage Treatment Plant (STP), inspectors discovered that it wasn’t operational. Key connections required for proper drainage were missing, and there was no proof of functioning effluent treatment.

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