Introduced with the objective of enhancing the landscape in scenic Matheran, gabion metal cages placed along the rock walls bordering the hill station’s pathways have become a safety concern. Sharp metal wires protruding from the cage walls are not only endangering horses in the hill station but also posing a significant threat to strolling tourists.

Kunal Chaudhari, a regular visitor to Matheran, said, “During my visit to Matheran, I noticed that the sharp metal wires jutting out of the gabion walls on the sides of the mud paver block roads pose a huge threat not just to pedestrians but also to horses. The sharp metal wires can cause serious injuries and the authorities should do something before any accidents occur.”