Karnataka: Littering ghats and feeding monkeys to attract penalty

‘Kapi Cheshte’ by motorists passing through the picturesque Agumbe Ghat will burn a mini-hole in their pockets henceforth. This is thanks to a novel campaign by the Someshwar wildlife range office, that has initiated steps to impose fines on motorists for a slew of offences, including feeding monkeys and discarding plastic waste along the 10 km ghat section, and entering forest areas without permission, ranging from Rs 50 to Rs 200 (see box).