Demolition of the illegal portion of the Balyogi Sadanand Maharaj Ashram inside Tungareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary will be completed by August 31, sources from the forest department told mid-day. Heavy police bandobast is in place at the venue anticipating protests from supporters of the ashram. However, members associated with the ashram have already begun removing the illegal portion on their own, sources added.

"We have taken precautions for the demolition to be carried out as per the Supreme Court orders. Details cannot be shared since it is a sensitive matter," an official from the Sanjay Gandhi National Park said.