120 acres of encroached forest land worth Rs 4,000 cr reclaimed in Bengaluru East

Bengaluru, June 24 (PTI) In a significant operation at Kadugodi Plantation in Bengaluru East Taluk, officials have reclaimed 120 acres of encroached forest land worth Rs 4,000 crore, Karnataka Minister for Forests, Ecology, and Environment Eshwar Khandre said on Tuesday.

The operation has been underway since Monday, he added.

"Last week, in a meeting, I instructed officials to reclaim forest land in accordance with the law, without any hesitation. This eviction is being carried out under my instructions and marks a major stride in our efforts to safeguard Bengaluru’s vital green cover," Khandre said, in a post on 'X'.

With today’s recovery, the total forest land reclaimed within Bengaluru in the last two years has reached an impressive 248 acres—"reaffirming our commitment to a greener, healthier city for future generations," he added. PTI KSU SSK