In another instance of threat to wildlife and their habitats, a Navi Mumbai-based green activist alleged that ‘systematic attempts’ were being made to drive away the flamingos from the NRI Wetlands. He has also written a letter regarding the same to the Mangroves Cell, police commissioner and other departments concerned.

Environmentalist Sunil Aggarwal said, “Systematic attempts are being made to drive away the flamingos from the NRI Wetlands. Earlier the outflow of water was blocked to make it stagnant and unattractive for the birds.” He further said that since the last two days a huge number of birds were coming to the wetlands.