Dehradun, Sept. 18 -- The Dehradun district administration on Thursday initiated strict action against a resort owner for illegally diverting a river near the Maldevta area, which resulted in nearly Rs 6 crore damage to government property, including a washed-out road section.

At Kisanpuri Bandawali in Maldevta, the resort owner diverted the river unlawfully to construct a large resort, causing severe environmental and infrastructural damage.

Due to the diversion of the river and unauthorised resort construction at Kisanpuri Bandawali, about 150 meters of road was completely washed out, causing damage to government property worth over Rs 6 crore.

During his inspection, District Magistrate (DM) Savin Bansal took a stern stance and order...