Nagpur Faces Resurgent Illegal Encroachments On Open Land

Nagpur Municipal Corporation says evicted slum dwellers removed in May last year are now occupying an open space off Rajendra Nagar Road in Jaitala, prompting resident complaints about garbage, open defecation and safety. NMC assistant commissioner Harish Raut confirmed repeated removal drives but said groups keep shifting locations, while urban planners warn the trend strains civic resources and needs a rehabilitation strategy.