Archive · 25 Jul 2026
Bhopal Police Delays Bhoj Wetland Eviction Drive
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has ordered the removal of 36 establishments that have encroached upon Bhoj Wetland in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.
The district administration has not yet started the eviction process due to a lack of available police personnel, who are currently engaged in other duties like the Assembly session and Agniveer recruitment rally.
The NGT has given the authorities until July 29 to comply with the order.
The delay has raised concerns about environmental protection versus business interests.
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) ordered the removal of 36 encroaching establishments from Bhoj Wetland in Bhopal.
The district administration has not yet started the eviction process due to a lack of available police personnel.
Police are currently engaged in other duties like the Assembly session and Agniveer recruitment rally.
The NGT has given the authorities until July 29 to comply with the order.
The delay has raised concerns about environmental protection versus business interests.
- Who
- Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC), District Administration, National Green Tribunal (NGT)
- What
- Delay in eviction drive of encroachments from Bhoj Wetland
- When
- July 22 (NGT directions), July 29 (next hearing)
- Where
- Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
- Why
- Unavailability of adequate police force due to other engagements
Environmental Protection
Business Interests
Encroachment Removal
Environmental Protection
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the removal of encroachments from Bhoj Wetland to protect the environment.
Business Interests
Businesses argue that the eviction of establishments will disrupt their livelihoods and operations.
- Location
- Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
- Number of Establishments
- 36
- Next Hearing Date
- July 29
- Authorities Involved
- Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC), District Administration
- Reason for Delay
- Unavailability of adequate police force