A much-loved patch of wetland near Navi Mumbai is being systematically destroyed by dumping of debris, say environmental activists. The Belpada wetland is a protected ecosystem as per the national wetland atlas of Maharashtra.

Citing his observations over the past few weeks, Navi Mumbai-based green activist Nandkumar Pawar wrote on social media, "Once again, the wetland at Belpada is under attack from the debris mafia and local vested interests. Illegal landfill activities are generally carried out during public holidays at night."