The Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) Monday ordered the immediate closure of the studio where the latest season of the reality show Bigg Boss Kannada is being shot in Bengaluru South district’s Bidadi, due to violations of environmental regulations.

In a notice, the Board directed Vels Studios and Entertainment Private Limited (Jolly Wood Studios & Adventures), which is an amusement park, to halt all activities at the premises with immediate effect. The decision was made on September 16 during the State Level Enforcement Committee (SLEC) meeting following non-compliance with the directions.

Additionally, the deputy commissioner of the Ramanagara district was instructed to seize the unit, and the managing director of Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited (BESCOM) w

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