
In Mirzapur village near Chandigarh, residents and officials report extensive environmental damage, including hill leveling, forest clearing, and diversion of seasonal rivulets to create illegal farmhouses. Allegations involve a land mafia exploiting unclear land demarcations and possible collusion with multiple government departments. Despite interventions by the National Green Tribunal and courts, illegal activities persist amid accusations of police inaction and disputes over land ownership and partition procedures.
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