Pune: Sinhagad Fort Closed To Visitors On June 3–4 Amid Ongoing Anti-Encroachment Drive
Pune: Sinhagad Fort Closed To Visitors On June 3–4 Amid Ongoing Anti-Encroachment Drive
An anti-encroachment operation has been underway at Sinhagad Fort since 29 May 2025.
Due to the inaccessibility of vehicles on the fort, all RCC (Reinforced Cement Concrete) structures are being dismantled manually.
Despite challenging conditions such as strong winds at the hilltop, the Forest Department, Archaeology Department, and Revenue Department, Police, PWD, Zilla Parishad, have made relentless efforts to remove almost all unauthorized structures.
Only a few RCC structures remain to be cleared, and that work is expected to be completed within the next two days.
“In view of ongoing encroachment removal drive, Sinhagad Fort will remain completely closed to all citizens, tourists, and trekkers on 3 and 4 June 2025, including those approaching via foot trails. All are kindly requested to cooperate with the authorities and avoid visiting the fort during this period, ” informed Deputy Conservator of Forests, Pune Forest Division, Pune.
