Karnataka forest dept removes encroachments in Bengaluru; 120 acres reclaimed at Kadugodi plantation, land worth Rs 4,000 crore secured
Monday, 23 June 2025 () The Karnataka Forest Department reclaimed 120 acres of encroached forest land at Kadugodi Plantation in Bengaluru, valued at Rs 4,000 crore, following instructions from Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre. This eviction drive, secured by KR Puram police, is part of a larger effort to create green spaces and combat pollution in the city.