Taking quick note of mid-day's report on how a part of the Aarey forest had been burnt down and cleared and hutments built there, a team from the CEO office demolished the structures on Friday. Aarey CEO Nathu Rathod has also asked the security department to take strict action against those found carrying out such illegal constructions inside the forest and destroying its green cover.

The immediate action taken by Aarey CEO is a welcome initiative for all of us who are fighting to save our green lungs, our rich biodiversity, and our natural resources. This action reinstates our belief in the power of democracy. If we the people continue to believe in ourselves while relentlessly fighting to save our pristine environment, we shall be able to save our cities from going into the greeds of concretisation. Keep up the fight, dear citizens!