The NGT stated that those responsible for security are themselves negligent. This comment was made regarding encroachment in the Bhoj Wetland area of Bhopal; the next hearing is scheduled for October 6th.

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has made serious remarks in a significant case related to encroachment and illegal construction in the Bhopal area of India, specifically concerning the Bhoj Wetland and water bodies of Bhopal. The bench stated that those who are supposed to be responsible for security are themselves being negligent. The hearing on environmentalist Rashid Noor's petition was held at the NGT on Wednesday. The hearing took place before a bench comprising Justice Shrey Kumar Singh and expert member Sudhir Kumar Chaturvedi.