According to an official statement, the initiative, which started on Independence Day 2020, has now expanded to more than 1.25 lakh volunteers across Navi Mumbai, Mumbai, Thane and Raigad, collectively removing over 1,200 tonnes of waste from mangrove areas

Soon after the incident, local residents and the victim’s family staged a protest, blocking the road and demanding strict action against the accused. Protesters called for serious charges, blaming reckless movement of heavy vehicles in the area for the tragedy