Archive · 9 Jan 2026
Illegal Constructions in Vasai-Virar Endanger Lives, Warns Minister
In Vasai-Virar, Maharashtra, there are many illegal buildings that are dangerous and can cause harm.
The Forest Minister, Ganesh Naik, said these buildings are not only on private lands but also on forest lands.
Some of these buildings are used for bad activities like making drugs.
A few months ago, a four-storey illegal building collapsed in Virar.
The Minister warned that anyone who builds on forest land without permission will be punished within 24 hours.
He also promised to help the people who lost their homes in the collapse.
Illegal constructions in Vasai-Virar are increasing and pose a direct threat to citizens' lives.
Land mafias have encroached upon Forest Department land to erect unauthorised buildings and commercial units.
A drug manufacturing unit was discovered in an unauthorised building on Forest Department land in the Pelhar area of Nalasopara.
Vasai-Virar Municipal Commissioner has launched a massive demolition drive to curb illegal constructions.
Forest Minister Ganesh Naik warned of strict action within 24 hours for encroachments on Forest Department land.
- Who
- Forest Minister Ganesh Naik and Vasai-Virar Municipal Commissioner Manoj Kumar Suryawanshi
- What
- Illegal constructions in Vasai-Virar posing threats to lives and increasing criminal activities
- When
- Recent times, with a specific incident of a building collapse five months ago
- Where
- Vasai-Virar, Maharashtra, including the Pelhar area of Nalasopara
- Why
- To curb unauthorised structures and protect Forest Department land
- Location
- Vasai-Virar, Maharashtra
- Authorities Involved
- Forest Minister Ganesh Naik, Vasai-Virar Municipal Commissioner Manoj Kumar Suryawanshi
- Recent Incident
- Collapse of a four-storey illegal building in Virar
- Action Taken
- Massive demolition drive launched
- Warning Issued
- Action within 24 hours for encroachments on Forest Department land
- Criminal Activities
- Illegal structures becoming hubs for criminal activities
- Drug Unit Discovery
- Drug manufacturing unit found in unauthorised building on Forest Department land in Pelhar, Nalasopara