India, Aug. 16 -- The state dairy development department will install closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras and double the number of security personnel on its land in Aarey Colony, to halt illegal dumping of debris, expanding encroachments, and a suspected increase in slums on its property.

The department owns 1,170 acres of land in Aarey Colony, a forested area next to the Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP). Over the years, Aarey has been vulnerable to encroachers and land grab attempts, with unauthorised structures and dumping of debris being primary means to corner prime property in this green lung.

Following an assurance given during the monsoon session of the state legislature, dairy development minister Atul Save held a meeting...