The Karnataka government’s plan to open Bhimgad Wildlife Sanctuary (BWS) for a wildlife safari has triggered controversy and environmentalist backlash. It is located in Belgaum district, Karnataka, spanning the Western Ghats. It was declared a wildlife sanctuary in December 2011 and is named after Bhimgad Fort. It was built by Shivaji in the 17th century. The sanctuary shares boundaries with multiple protected areas, including Dandeli and Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuaries. It is the source of rivers like Tillari, Malaprabha, and Mhadei.
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