Bhopal, April 11 -- The Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC), in coordination with the district administration, on Friday launched a demolition drive targeting illegal constructions within the catchment area of the Upper Lake.

The action forms part of a broader effort to remove encroachments in ecologically sensitive zones surrounding the Bhoj Wetland, a designated Ramsar site.

Speaking to ANI, Anti-encroachment operations in charge Mahesh Gaur said that the drive is focused on structures built without permission along the lake edges and within the catchment area.

"An action is underway to remove the structures that are built illegally and without permission in catchment areas and along lake edges. So far, 10 identified encroachments hav...