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Local Man Confronts Tourists for Smoking at Lohagad Fort, Video Goes Viral
✍️ India Today
🗓 01 Aug 2026, 08:37 AM
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A local resident of Lonavala confronted tourists for smoking on the premises of Lohagad Fort, a popular trekking destination. The incident was captured on video and has sparked a debate over visitor conduct and conservation.
At a popular trekking spot near Lonavala, a local resident confronted a group of tourists for smoking on the premises of Lohagad Fort. The confrontation was captured on video, showing the man demanding the visitors to stop and remove their cigarettes from the historic site.
The clip quickly spread across social media, drawing both support and criticism. Some viewers praised the man for protecting the fort’s environment, while others felt his approach was overly aggressive.
No official statement from park authorities has yet been released, but the incident has sparked a broader conversation about visitor conduct and the need for clearer anti‑smoking signage at heritage sites.
Lohagad Fort, part of the Sahyadri range in Maharashtra, attracts thousands of trekkers each year. The episode highlights the ongoing tension between tourism and conservation at popular natural attractions.
The clip quickly spread across social media, drawing both support and criticism. Some viewers praised the man for protecting the fort’s environment, while others felt his approach was overly aggressive.
No official statement from park authorities has yet been released, but the incident has sparked a broader conversation about visitor conduct and the need for clearer anti‑smoking signage at heritage sites.
Lohagad Fort, part of the Sahyadri range in Maharashtra, attracts thousands of trekkers each year. The episode highlights the ongoing tension between tourism and conservation at popular natural attractions.