Shimla, Feb. 21 -- The Himachal Seb Utpadak Sangh has strongly opposed an eviction drive carried out in the Mandal Panchayat of Jubbal subdivision in Shimla district, alleging that the action violated directions issued by the Supreme Court of India on December 16, 2025.

The eviction attempt was initiated in Jakhod village and Ramnagar Chak, where officials from the Forest and Revenue departments reportedly arrived to clear land. Local residents, along with members of the apple growers' body from Shimla district and its Jubbal and Rohru units, staged a protest at the site. Following resistance from villagers and orchardists, the authorities halted the operation and withdrew along with police personnel.

The growers' association alleged th...