After the state government on Wednesday declared that it will protect the 600 acres of forest patch in Aarey Colony so that the biodiversity of the area is maintained, the Aarey CEO Office has intensified patrolling in the area and are keeping a strict vigil so that no encroachments come up in green space.

Talking to mid-day, Aarey CEO Nathu Rathod said, "We are happy about the fact that the government has taken the decision to protect the green cover in Aarey as it will help in protecting the biodiversity. We have been taking all the best possible efforts to prevent encroachments and post the announcement, we have instructed our officials to intensify the patrolling. Strict action as per the law will be taken against those found destroying the green cover or making illegal encroachments."