India, April 18 -- Villager residents in Dudhli have removed land sale boards and dismantled fencing amid fears of encroachment

A barrier has been erected at the village entrance to monitor movement and prevent alleged land grabbing

Residents are seeking protection for around 1,500 hectares under community forest rights

Villagers allege intimidation and illegal land transactions, claims authorities say they will investigate

Officials say installing barriers on public roads is not permitted and have ordered an inquiry

In Dudhli village, adjacent to the hill station of Mussoorie in Uttarakhand, the Gram Sabha has taken a tough stand on the buying and selling by outsiders and illegal fencing and has demanded the protection of 1500 hecta...