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Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
Security heightened ahead of Jalabhishek Yatra in Nuh
Gurgaon: The administration and police have stepped up security measures to ensure a peaceful conduct of Braj Mandal Jalabhishek Yatra, scheduled on July 14, in Nuh. This comes against the backdrop of the violence two years back. In 2023, communal clashes erupted during the yatra, triggering riots across several districts of south Haryana. The violence had claimed seven lives, including two homeguards, and left 90 people injured. To facilitate pilgrims, the administration will provide designated parking zones, from where buses will ferry devotees to Nalhadeshwar temple. All departments have been directed to maintain road cleanliness, manage traffic efficiently and ensure emergency services are available. You Can Also Check: Gurgaon AQI | Weather in Gurgaon | Bank Holidays in Gurgaon | Public Holidays in Gurgaon Nuh SP Rajesh said additional police will be deployed in sensitive areas, supported by drone surveillance and route marches. He urged the public not to spread or believe in misinformation on social media. To manage traffic and avoid disruptions this year, Nuh Police has issued a detailed advisory for heavy vehicle movement. The SP said heavy vehicles travelling from Alwar to Sohna or Gurgaon must take the Mumbai Expressway via the KMP Expressway through Ambedkar Chowk in Ferozepur Jhirka. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Dementia Has Been Linked To a Common Habit. Do You Do It? Memory Health Learn More Undo Those heading in the opposite direction are also required to follow this route. Heavy vehicles from Palwal, Hodal, and Aligarh (UP) en route to Alwar must use the same diversion. Importantly, trucks entering Nuh from Jaipur, Sohna, Gurgaon, Punhana or Tawadu will only be allowed after the yatra concludes. Nuh DC Vishram Kumar Meena and the SP reviewed the yatra route, visiting Nalhar, Jhir and Shrangeshwar temples to inspect preparations. At Nalhar temple, the officials offered prayers and met temple committees to discuss logistical arrangements. A joint meeting with peace committee members, village sarpanches and panchs was held to appeal for communal harmony. "This yatra is a symbol of public faith and devotion. It is our shared responsibility to ensure its dignified and peaceful completion," the DC said.
The Hindu
27-06-2025
- The Hindu
Arrests made in Haryana's Aravalli forest fire, says Nuh Deputy Commissioner
Authorities in Haryana on Friday said that arrests have been made and an investigation has been initiated into the fire that engulfed five acres of Aravalli forest in Nuh district of Haryana a day ago. Nuh Deputy Commissioner Vishram Kumar Meena said that the incident had been investigated, and a review meeting was held. He stated that plastic pickers dumping plastic and chemical waste on the ground causes incidents of fire. An FIR has been filed, and arrests have been made in connection with these incidents, the Deputy Commmissioner said. " This problem had been going on for a long time, where plastic pickers would dump plastic and chemical waste on the ground, causing damage to the environment and incidents of fire. We formed a committee led by the SDM and filed an FIR, made some arrests," Deputy Commissioner Meena said. On fire in the Aravalli forest on Thursday, he said, "Yesterday again a fire incident took place, we investigated and held a review meeting on it... The forest department has been directed to plant trees and put up fences under the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' initiative... The accused will also be punished if found guilty of causing fire. "Forest Guard Anoop Singh said that the dumping yard in Aravalli catches fire every eight to ten days. "This area comes under Aravalli 1, and illegal dumping has been done here for a long time... No new dump is being done here now, but this dumping yard catches fire every eight to ten days," the Forest Guard told ANI. He added that there were 20-22 illegal slums, which have now been removed. "There were 20-22 slums that occupied the land illegally and used to collect metal to sell to the nearby shops, and now they have been removed," he said.
Time of India
18-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Did sarpanch help build mining road via protected Aravalis? Haryana govt panel to probe
Gurgaon: The Haryana govt on Wednesday set up a high-powered committee to investigate the role of the sarpanch of Basai Meo village in the illegal construction of two roads through protected Aravali forest land near the Rajasthan border, an area that has been under Supreme Court's scanner since a hillock collapsed. The roads, built in Oct 2024, are believed to have been used by miners to transport illegally quarried stones from Nuh's Basai Meo to stone-crushing units in Rajasthan. In Nov 2024, villagers had filed a complaint, accusing the sarpanch of aiding miners by facilitating construction of the road, which also gave them access to Rawa in Haryana where the hillock was taken down with explosive charges last Dec. A separate probe by the Anti-Corruption Bureau is already under way. The newly formed committee includes the divisional commissioner of Gurgaon and the deputy commissioner and subdivisional magistrate of Nuh. It will examine whether the sarpanch violated rules in facilitating or overseeing road construction and is required to submit its report within 45 days. "The roads are illegal and we have already shut them down by constructing a wall so that movement of vehicles stops. We are also planning to carry out a plantation drive in 15 to 20 days to restore the area. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like What She Did Mid-Air Left Passengers Speechless medalmerit Learn More Undo We will investigate how these roads were constructed and who was responsible," Nuh deputy commissioner Vishram Kumar Meena told TOI. "We are also planning a series of actions to ensure that no such illegal roads are built in Aravalis. Without consolidation, the roads can't be made. It was the work of mining mafia and some locals, but we will investigate the matter thoroughly. The land comes under sections 4 and 5 of PLPA (Punjab Land Preservation Act, which restricts construction in Aravali forests)," he added. The committee will recommend strict preventive action if wrongdoing is established and is also expected to suggest systemic reforms to bolster the oversight mechanism of gram panchayats in Aravali hills and forested areas. The committee has been asked to review recommendations from the Supreme Court-appointed Central Empowered Committee (CEC) on compensation or alternative land arrangements, likely arising from the environmental impact or displacement caused by the road. This move comes amid growing concern over encroachments and unregulated construction in the Aravalis, which act as a natural barrier against desertification of Delhi-NCR. After a petition by Basai Meo villagers came up before SC, it directed CEC to inspect the site. In its report, CEC confirmed the violations and recommended action against erring officials. Last month, the chief secretary filed an affidavit that said the state's forest department did not act against violations. But SC disagreed, and in its hearing on May 29, pulled up the chief secretary for "passing the buck" to the forest department. "It appears that (mining) mafia is strong enough to protect not only its members but also the officers of the state govt who acted in collusion with them," Chief Justice of India B R Gavai said. But miners are undeterred. The road that was originally blocked by the forest department months ago was rebuilt. On June 2, officials and blocked it again.
Hindustan Times
09-06-2025
- Hindustan Times
Nuh launches initiative to curb digital fraud in 60 hotspot villages
Nuh district administration has launched a grassroots initiative titled 'Cyber Warrior Panchayats' in a bid to counter its rising cybercrime profile, targeting 60 villages identified as major hubs of online fraud and digital criminal activity. The initiative comes amid Nuh's growing infamy as a national epicentre for cyber-related offences. Investigative agencies, through multiple interstate crackdowns, have flagged villages in Punhana, Ferozepur Jhirka, and Tauru blocks for hosting sophisticated fraud networks involving cloned SIMs, digital wallets, and mule accounts. 'Cybercrime poses a serious and growing threat, and we must act decisively to protect innocent citizens,' said chief minister Nayab Singh Saini at a Mewat Development Board meeting on Friday. 'These Cyber Warrior Panchayats will serve as our grassroots defence mechanism—empowered villages are our first line of resistance,' he added. District officials said the 60 selected villages have shown persistent trends of cybercrime, especially in bank frauds, online impersonation, and phishing scams. Over the past three years, more than 1,000 FIRs linked to cyber fraud have been registered in the district, officials said. Deputy commissioner (Nuh) Vishram Kumar Meena said, 'This is not just about enforcement but education. We want to build digital resilience within our villages. Our ultimate goal is to convert all panchayats in Nuh into informed, vigilant cyber warriors.' As part of the initiative, panchayat members, schoolteachers, youth volunteers, and local influencers will receive cyber literacy training. They will serve as cyber vigilance champions—conducting door-to-door campaigns, warning against fraud, and reporting suspicious activity, district officials added. The administration will also coordinate with Haryana Police's cyber wing, IT experts, banks, and telecom providers to train locals in spotting and reporting fraud. Schools and colleges will include digital hygiene lessons as part of the curriculum, officials said, adding that implementation will roll out in phases in the coming months.
Hindustan Times
05-06-2025
- Hindustan Times
1 held for rebuilding illegal stretch of road in Aravallis
The Nuh police booked two men and arrested one of them on Wednesday, for allegedly attempting to rebuild a road in Basai Meo village in the ecologically sensitive Aravalli hills, police officials said. The 1.5 km-long illegal stretch had earlier been razed on the orders of Nuh deputy commissioner Vishram Kumar Meena, following directions from the Supreme Court-appointed Central Empowered Committee (CEC), officials said. The police identified the arrested man as Saikul Khan, a resident of Basai Meo village, in Ferozepur Jhirka. His accomplice, Mohammad Ali, is currently at large, police said. Khan was arrested on Wednesday after forest beat staff on night patrol caught the duo allegedly cutting rocks and refilling the pathway through the Aravalli forests. A complaint was immediately filed by the forest department, triggering legal action. 'These are clear attempts to subvert forest protection and facilitate illegal access for mining. We acted promptly and will not tolerate such violations,' said Vineet Kumar Garg, principal chief conservator of forests, Haryana. The accused have been booked under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, the Punjab Land Preservation Act (PLPA), 1900, and the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957. Charges under Sections 33 and 32 of the Indian Forest Act, 1927, have also been invoked on June 2, police said. Khan is being interrogated to know the extent of the network behind the attempt to rebuild the road and to identify any possible handlers, police said. 'We are actively patrolling all vulnerable points and are working closely with panchayats and the forest department to prevent further violations,' said Rajesh Kumar, superintendent of police, Nuh. He added that the local vigilance unit in Gurugram is also investigating the matter. The road in question, had originally been constructed illegally through protected Aravalli forest land in Basai Meo village. Following a Supreme Court petition, the CEC submitted a report confirming the violation, which led to the suspension of the village sarpanch earlier this year. The Haryana chief secretary later, admitted in an affidavit, to the apex court that the forest department had failed to take action, triggering criticism from environmental groups. 'The Aravallis are not just ancient hills—they are the lungs of North India,' said environmental activist Vaishali Rana. 'Every tree felled and every illegal encroachment weakens our ecological future. Roads through these hills, are not only illegal but also fragment a critical eco-sensitive zone.' According to forest officials, the department had blocked the illegal path in January this year to halt mining and encroachment. FIRs were also registered against three revenue officials for facilitating the illegal construction, but follow-up enforcement has been slow. The recent arrest underlines a growing pattern of violations and delayed deterrence in the Aravallis. Despite monitoring by the top court, activists and officials say illegal road construction, tree felling and land encroachments continue to threaten the already degraded forest range, which plays a vital role in groundwater recharge, biodiversity conservation, and climate regulation in the region. A survey of the disputed pathways in Basai Meo village has begun under the supervision of a senior vigilance officer, following directives from the Supreme Court. The exercise will demarcate the Aravalli terrain and Panchayat land on both sides of these routes. The paths cut through the Aravalli terrain and were allegedly built to enable illegal mining operations.
