130 people booked for destroying mangroves in Mumbai
The Mumbai Police has booked 130 people for allegedly destroying mangroves and constructing illegal shanties in Charkop, Kandivali (West). In 2005, the Bombay High Court had imposed restrictions on development activities within 50 metres of mangrove areas. "Depending upon the severity of the violations, arrests will be made", and illegal structures will be demolished soon, police said.