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IN PHOTOS: Debris dumping inside SGNP eco-sensitive zone sparks land grab allegations

Updated On: 21 May, 2026 01:14 PM IST | Anushree Gaikwad

A massive debris mound has emerged  inside the Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) of Sanjay Gandhi National Park near Borivali East, triggering allegations of illegal landfilling, water extraction and an organised land grab attempt. (Pics/Ranjeet Jadhav)

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Construction and demolition debris dumped inside the Eco-Sensitive Zone near the boundary of SGNP in Borivali. (Pics/ Ranjeet Jadhav)

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Construction and demolition debris dumped inside the Eco-Sensitive Zone near the boundary of SGNP in Borivali. (Pics/ Ranjeet Jadhav)
Water tankers lined up near the debris dumping site is seen inside the Eco-Sensitive Zone near SGNP in Borivali East

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Water tankers lined up near the debris dumping site is seen inside the Eco-Sensitive Zone near SGNP in Borivali East

A massive hill-like mound of construction debris seen inside the Eco-Sensitive Zone near Sanjay Gandhi National Park in Borivali East

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A massive hill-like mound of construction debris seen inside the Eco-Sensitive Zone near Sanjay Gandhi National Park in Borivali East

The dumping is taking place in the Rushivan area along the park boundary, where residents and nature lovers allege that continuous dumping of construction debris  has transformed a green patch into a hillock-like structure

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The dumping is taking place in the Rushivan area along the park boundary, where residents and nature lovers allege that continuous dumping of construction debris  has transformed a green patch into a hillock-like structure

Heaps of debris , tin-sheet barricades, parked vehicles atop the mound and several water tankers stationed nearby were observed

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Heaps of debris , tin-sheet barricades, parked vehicles atop the mound and several water tankers stationed nearby were observed

Pipes extending towards a natural water source inside the ESZ have also raised concerns over the possible illegal extraction and commercial sale of water.

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Pipes extending towards a natural water source inside the ESZ have also raised concerns over the possible illegal extraction and commercial sale of water.

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