A city-based environmentalist has once again highlighted the issue of pollution and destruction of environment in the ecologically sensitive zones (ESZ) of Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP) at Gaimukh/Chena along Thane-Ghodbunder Road. mid-day had reported about this issue a few months ago but the authorities are yet to take action.

Environmentalist Stalin D has written a letter regarding the pollution and destruction of environment at Gaimukh/Chena to the Collector (Thane), Thane Municipal Commissioner, Thane Forest Department, Chief Conservator of Forest (SGNP), the principal secretary, Environment Department, Thane Tehsildar and officials of the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board in Thane. NGO Vanashakti had complained about the same issue in June, regarding the pollution caused by the casting yards inside the ESZ of SGNP (Thane section).