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Nashik: The activists have sought authority’s help in saving the three ancient trees near archaeology department at Sarkarwada, which were found to be poisoned with chemicals.The activists have demanded immediate action to save the trees, saying that poisoning of the trees was akin to illegal hacking. Former assistant director of archaeology department had also suggested removal of these trees. Local corporators had raised the issue in NMC meetings.“Poisoning of three trees has been done with the intention to remove them. We will also have to check if the trees have actually been poisoned. We can also file a complaint against unknown persons, but as per our experience it does not help in tracing the offender..