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Crime
Delhi Forest Dept. Halts Illegal Bridge on Forest Land; Files NGT Report
✍️ Amar Ujala · Delhi
🗓 13 Jul 2026, 11:02 PM
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The Forest Department has stopped an unauthorized bridge built on forest land in South Delhi and filed a report with the National Green Tribunal.
The Forest Department in Delhi has taken action to halt the construction of an unauthorized bridge on forest land in the South Delhi area.
The bridge, reportedly built without permission, was discovered during routine inspections and poses a threat to the ecological integrity of the forest zone.
In response, the department has filed a formal complaint with the National Green Tribunal (NGT), seeking intervention to ensure the site is restored and legal measures are enforced.
Officials say the NGT will review the case and may order removal of the structure and impose penalties on the parties involved.
The bridge, reportedly built without permission, was discovered during routine inspections and poses a threat to the ecological integrity of the forest zone.
In response, the department has filed a formal complaint with the National Green Tribunal (NGT), seeking intervention to ensure the site is restored and legal measures are enforced.
Officials say the NGT will review the case and may order removal of the structure and impose penalties on the parties involved.