Bhopal Lakes Encroached

The National Green Tribunal's recent actions have brought attention to the issue of encroachment around Bhopal's lakes. Within a 50-meter radius of the lakes, a total of 117 encroachments were discovered. Of these, 45 have already been removed, while 72 remain. The tribunal has held officials responsible for addressing the issue. The affected areas include seven villages, where the encroachments were found to be affecting the ecosystem of the lakes.