Gurugram, Oct. 16 -- Haryana's forest department has identified more than 45 residential and commercial complexes encroaching upon forest land in Ghamroj, Behrampur and Naurangpur, officials said on Thursday.

According to officials, 20 buildings were identified in Ghamroj, 20 in Behrampur and at least five residential complexes in Naurangpur.

Surinder Dangi, divisional forest officer, said the department has planned an anti-encroachment drive in mid-November to demolish illegal settlements on forest land.

"We have started issuing notices to the owners or contractors of these complexes and have asked them to demolish the encroachments themselves before the demolition drive. If they fail to comply by the deadline, we will proceed with th...