India, May 31 -- Sinhagad Fort, one of Pune's most cherished heritage landmarks, will remain closed to visitors from May 31 to June 2, 2025, as part of cleanup and restoration after a major anti-encroachment drive.

The closure, announced by the Pune forest division, comes on the heels of a large-scale operation that began on May 29 targeting unauthorised permanent structures at the historic fort. The initiative is being taken in coordination with the police, revenue and archaeology departments.

Initially, the forest department announced that the fort would remain closed for one day on May 29 due to heavy rainfall and an inspection scheduled by the Disaster Management Authority. However, the department subsequently used this opportunity ...