Mussoorie, June 24 -- Serious questions have once again arisen regarding the growing influence of land mafia and unregulated construction in Mussoorie. A case has come to light involving construction work-specifically the erection of an iron structure-amidst the dense forest near the Chaman Estate area. The site of this construction is reportedly a 'notified area,' where no construction of any kind is permitted without specific authorisation. The matter surfaced after local residents and the media highlighted the ongoing construction work in the forest. This triggered a stir among the departments concerned, with responsible officials appearing to pass the buck to one another.

Locals allege that a large iron structure was being erected wi...