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Off-Route Safari: On the evening of November 9, 2026, Suyash Keshari, accompanied by vehicle driver and guide Nikhil Singh, took a group of foreign friends on a safari in the Panpatha buffer zone of Bandhavgarh.
Safety Violation: During a surprise inspection by the Assistant Director of Tala, Keshari's vehicle was found operating off the designated tourist track inside restricted forest areas. Park authorities stated that Keshari and Nikhil Singh violated park management instructions and tourism rules, placing the lives of foreign tourists at risk.
Warning of Action: The official notice records the registration number of the vehicle found outside the permitted zone and warns that failure to provide a satisfactory response within 24 hours will lead to ex-parte action under tourism regulations.
Background & Context
About Suyash Keshari: He is an Indian wildlife filmmaker, presenter, conservationist, and founder of Ameliya Safaris. He studied at Wake Forest University in the United States and left a career in Washington D.C. in 2019 to become a full-time wildlife presenter in India, creating series such as "Safari with Suyash".
Family Background: The report mentions that Suyash Keshari is the son of retired Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer I.C.P. Keshari.
News Report Commentary: The report observes that the notice does not cite specific legal clauses or statutory sections, suggesting it may serve as a pressure tactic or media headline driver rather than a strictly formal legal action.
