The Tamil Nadu Forest Department has launched an investigation into potential compliance lapses and the chain of custody governing the endangered primates. Chiyaan Vikram Deletes Reel With Pet Lar Gibbon After Backlash, Tamil Nadu Forest Department Steps in Over Wildlife Concerns. Chiyaan Vikram's Viral Video Prompted Initial InvestigationThe controversy first emerged after actor Vikram shared a video on Instagram showing him interacting with a Lar Gibbon. However, the footage prompted the Tamil Nadu Forest Department to initiate a probe into how the animal was sourced and whether statutory registration requirements under Indian wildlife protection laws had been met. Unreported Death and Transfer Lapses Deepen InquiryThe investigation took a severe turn when forest officials tracked the acquisition history of the primates.