Archive · 5 Aug 2025
Authorities Demolish Encroachments on Historic Taragarh Hill
Imagine a historical hill in India called Taragarh Hill.
Some people built buildings and shops illegally on land that wasn't theirs.
The government, along with different departments, decided to remove these buildings.
They knocked down or closed up the buildings.
They found out that some people living there might have been involved in illegal activities.
The government is trying to protect the hill and its history.
Authorities demolished and sealed illegal structures on Taragarh Hill in Ajmer, Rajasthan.
The anti-encroachment drive targeted 213 shops, with 192 demolished and 21 sealed.
The operation, led by the forest department, aimed to remove unauthorized structures on forest land.
Over 1,100 bighas of forest land were encroached upon, including unauthorized settlements.
The area was reportedly used as a hideout for anti-national and drug-related activities.
- Who
- Authorities, including the forest department, district administration, and police.
- What
- Authorities razed or sealed illegal structures on Taragarh Hill.
- When
- The operation took place on Saturday.
- Where
- Taragarh Hill, Ajmer, Rajasthan.
- Why
- To remove illegal encroachments and curb anti-social elements.
Government's Stance
Encroachers' Stance
Illegal Encroachment
Government's Stance
Encroachments on historical and forest land are illegal and must be removed to curb anti-social elements.
Encroachers' Stance
N/A
- Location
- Taragarh Hill, Ajmer, Rajasthan
- Structures Targeted
- 213 shops
- Structures Demolished
- 192
- Structures Sealed
- 21
- Altitude
- 900 ft
- Historical Significance
- Connected to 12th-century ruler Prithviraj Chauhan
- Land Encroached
- Over 1,100 bighas
