Mussoorie, June 2 -- Taking major action against alleged illegal construction and land plotting occurring in environmentally sensitive zones within Mussoorie, the Forest Department deployed JCBs in the Jharipani area and demolished several structures today. This operation by the Forest Department created a stir throughout the region. A heavy contingent of forest personnel and police forces remained deployed at the site throughout the operation.

According to the Forest Department, certain individuals were engaging in unauthorised activities-including land plotting, the construction of retaining walls, road building, and fencing off land using iron angles-within a notified forest area situated along a shortcut route connecting Jharipani to...