India, July 1 -- Lohagad Fort, a popular weekend destination near Lonavala in Maharashtra, has been temporarily closed to tourists following a sudden rise in visitors linked to a recent criminal investigation.

The fort, located around 50 km from Pune, typically attracts trekkers, history enthusiasts and families.

Officials said daily visitor numbers rose significantly in the past week, prompting concerns over crowd management and interference with ongoing investigative work.

Access restricted during police probe

In response, authorities have temporarily restricted entry to the fort while police continue their investigation in the surrounding area.

Officials said the closure was necessary to ensure smooth investigation procedures and ...