Illegal Construction Soars in Raisina Hill: Walls, Roads Razed
GURUGRAM: Construction is thriving in the Raisina hills, despite the National Green Tribunal (NGT) ordering Haryana to dismantle illegal structures on protected Aravali lands. In response to ongoing activities, the forest department initiated another demolition drive, removing structures and boundary walls from approximately 25 acres. They also sealed a borewell and dismantled pillars at two sites that seemed to be intended for future construction. Forest officials also blocked four roads constructed to provide access to forest areas. This action was taken following repeated court orders prohibiting non-forest use on land classified as ‘gair mumkin pahad’ (uncultivable hill). The Raisina region…