India, Nov. 28 -- Work on the riverfront development (RFD) project along the Mula River in Pimple Nilakh ground to a halt Thursday afternoon after environmental activists and citizens alleged that excavation was carried out without following demarcation norms.

Work came to a standstill at around 1 pm on Thursday after green activists and citizens visited the excavation site following complaints from residents. During inspection, the group found that demarcation norms had not been followed near Ingawle Chowk along the Mula River where trees had been uprooted, soil had been excavated, and the land had been completely levelled. Moreover, debris had been dumped along the riverbank. Furthermore, a wide road-like stretch was being built on wha...