India, Aug. 14 -- An illegal dumping site has surfaced within the eco-sensitive zone (ESZ) of Sultanpur National Park, raising alarm among environmentalists, residents, and public health experts. The site is located just three kilometers from the park's boundary in the revenue estate of Garhi Harsaru and falls under the jurisdiction of the Municipal Corporation of Manesar (MCM).

The area is not only home to schools and residential colonies but also lies close to a globally recognised wetland that hosts hundreds of migratory bird species every year. Despite the ecological importance of the region - and the fact that both the District Forest Officer (DFO) (Wildlife) and DFO (Territorial) are members of the ESZ monitoring committee - no imm...