India, Nov. 10 -- Notices have been issued to at least 15 encroachers found occupying or carrying out unauthorised activities along Pune-Bengaluru National Highway, said officials of National Highways Authority of India (NHAI).

The Pune-Bengaluru corridor is one of the busiest national highway stretches in the region and witnesses heavy movement of passenger vehicles and commercial traffic every day. Officials said encroachments along the highway can create bottlenecks, obstruct visibility and pose serious safety risks to motorists, besides affecting the smooth flow of traffic.

"The action against encroachments started on November 5 and notices have so far been issued to more than 15 encroachers. The highway land and right of way are me...