# Karnataka minister warns strict action against off-roading 2026-08-12T19:12:34+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 2 independent outlets Karnataka's Rural Development Minister Eshwar Khandre has warned organisers of an off-road event in Kudremukh on August 15 and 16 that any damage to village roads or pollution of water sources will invite strict legal action. The event, promoted by a Bengaluru-based adventure group, reportedly involves river crossings and driving on steep slopes. Separately, environmentalists have urged authorities to stop two off-roading rallies: one at Kudremukh and another at Alageshwara in Koppa taluk, which falls in a tiger corridor connecting Bhadra Tiger Reserve and Kudremukh National Park. They allege the Alageshwara event, titled Moto Mania and organised by Bhadra Sports Club, lacks mandatory permission from the Chief Wildlife Warden. ## Coverage - timesofindia.indiatimes.com - deccanherald.com Tags: environmental damage, Eshwar Khandre, Karnataka, Kudremukh, off-roading, Western Ghats Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/karnataka-minister-warns-off-roaders-over-kudremukh-damage/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/karnataka-minister-warns-off-roaders-over-kudremukh-damage/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.