The Supreme Court had asked the Forest Department in May to take action against the illegal ashram at Tungareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary (TWS) in Vasai, as it violated several norms, but whether it will be demolished is the big question.

Sources from the Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP) have told mid-day that alleged political interference and violence anticipated from the followers of Sadanand Maharaj, whose ashram it is, are preventing the action. SGNP authorities have already written to the police saying they will require a huge force to take action.