A solution seems to be in sight for the dense mangroves near Sector 8 in Charkop at Kandivli, which were under threat by illegal construction. In order to protect the crucial cover from getting destroyed, the Maharashtra Forest Department Mangroves Cell, along with the help of other departments, has plans to start the demolition of some 100-150 illegal structures that have come up there.

The residents of the illegal structures have been informed of a major demolition drive in the coming few days by the authorities. Pic/Nimesh Dave