Locals allege that the debris is dumped and then levelled

While the government wants to protect wetlands and mangroves in the state, the same at various places in Mumbai are vanishing. In yet another case that could lead to this, debris is being dumped on a patch of land next to mangroves near Malad-Marve road, and locals allege that the authorities are turning a blind eye to this illegal dumping that mostly takes place late at night.