Nagpur, July 30 -- As many as three illegally constructed mazars (shrines) on forest land within the historic and culturally significant Ramtek Fort Temple complex were demolished early this morning, sources said.
Ramtek is located 50 Km from Nagpur.
According to sources, the three mazars had been standing illegally on forest land in the temple complex for several years.
Several departmental notices had been issued earlier regarding these encroachments, but with no response from the concerned parties, the authorities eventually moved forward with the demolition.
The joint action by the Forest Department and police was carried out under strict security measures, sources said.
Sources further said that the administration had been active ...