The seasoned trekkers went into the area despite numerous signboards warning that entering the forest without permission is an offence

A group of 12 trespassing trekkers is facing jail after entering a restricted area in the Sahyadri Tiger Reserve in Satara. They were arrested on April 30 by the forest department (FD) officials from the reserve after they'd covered almost 20 kilometres illegally. The group was produced before court and released on bail. The seasoned trekkers walked into the area despite numerous signboards along the reserve stating that entering the forest without permission is an offence.