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Mumbai Metro III: Hundreds march against plan to axe over 2,000 trees in Aarey

<p>Over 400 citizens gathered for a silent march in Aarey Colony to protest the Metro authorities&rsquo; plan to chop 2,298 trees for the construction of a car depot there</p>

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While most of the nation was glued to the television during the India-Pakistan cricket match on Sunday morning, over 400 Mumbaikars chose to gather in Aarey Milk Colony instead, where they staged a silent demonstration against the proposal to cut 2,298 trees to make space for Metro line III’s car depot.

 In a symbolic protest against the death of over 2,000 trees, demonstrators covered logs in a shroud
In a symbolic protest against the death of over 2,000 trees, demonstrators covered logs in a shroud

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