Gurugram, Nov. 12 -- At least 100 residents of Vatika Xpressions condominium in Sector 88 staged a protest on Wednesday against the alleged felling of around 200 trees and demolition of a portion of the society's boundary wall by a group of individuals allegedly associated with a neighbouring developer on November 7. Residents alleged that the group, accompanied by armed individuals and three earthmovers, entered the condominium around 1.30am on November 7 and demolished a portion of the boundary wall. They claimed that when residents and security guards tried to intervene, members of the group fired shots in the air and pelted stones at them. The forest department has filed a forest offence report (FOR) against the developer over the alleged felling of trees, officials said. Surinder Dangi, district forest officer, Gurugram, said the report had been submitted to a court on Monday. "We submitted the FOR to the court two days ago. Legal action will be initiated accordingly," he said. Officials from Vatika Group declined to comment when contacted by HT over the allegation. Residents alleged that employees and workers associated with 4S Developers, which has a land parcel adjoining the condominium, were involved in the incident. They claimed that the group had asserted that the boundary wall was illegal and that a road would be constructed in its place. During Wednesday's protest, residents raised slogans and demanded action against those responsible. They said they had submitted a complaint to the Gurugram deputy commissioner for intervention. Poonam Lata, a resident, said the incident had left families fearing for their safety. "These individuals are keeping a watch on us and have warned that if we attempt to rebuild the boundary wall, they will take action against us. We are all worried about our safety," she said. Lata said residents had invested substantial amounts in their homes and expected a safe living environment. She demanded strict action against those responsible for the alleged intimidation and damage to the property. Rameshwar Dayal, another resident, said the dispute went beyond the demolition of the boundary wall and raised serious concerns about the safety of families living in the condominium. "This is not just a dispute over a boundary wall; it is a serious matter concerning the safety, dignity and security of hundreds of families," he said. Dayal said residents were demanding police protection to prevent further incidents and would continue their protest until the authorities took action. Raghav Kaushik, a representative of Neem Secure Private Limited, a company linked to 4S Developers, said the company was developing a licensed plotted colony on approximately 10 acres of land adjoining the condominium. "The land parcel was purchased from Vatika Limited on March 18, 2025, and we have paid full sale consideration as stipulated," he said. Kaushik said Vatika Limited had issued a no-objection certificate permitting the use of the existing internal road network for access to the project. "We are not seeking any unauthorised access, rather seeking the peaceful and lawful exercise of the rights granted under relevant documents," he said....