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Mangar Bani: Sacred Grove Faces Road Construction Threat
19 Jul
Summary
- Road construction is underway in Haryana's protected Mangar Bani sacred grove.
- Forest officials confirm no permission was granted for the construction.
- This is the third alleged ecological violation in Mangar this year.
A new road construction project is reportedly underway within the core area of Mangar Bani, a significant sacred grove in Haryana, despite existing legal protections. The work, which was reportedly halted briefly, resumed, involving stone aggregates and paver blocks. Forest officials have confirmed that no construction permits were issued for this protected zone and have vowed to seize the materials and take legal action.
This incident represents the third reported ecological violation in the Mangar landscape this year. Previously, construction of a concrete road was halted due to violations of environmental laws, and a portion of a hill was flattened. These repeated transgressions occur despite clear judicial directives from the National Green Tribunal aimed at protecting the Aravalis and its forest areas, including Mangar Bani, which is a crucial biodiversity pocket and wildlife corridor.
In previous rulings, judicial bodies have restrained any changes to the land in Mangar and declared both the grove and its buffer a no-construction zone. Mangar Bani, home to native flora and fauna and a vital wildlife corridor, continues to face threats, questioning the effectiveness of enforcement measures designed to preserve its delicate ecosystem.
