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. The complaint was registered via NMC’s e-connect app on Friday.Earlier, the vendors who sit by the steps of Sarkarwada had asked the authorities to cut those trees as they were very old and had an open DP box near one of them. 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. The trees are very old and this area hardly has any tree. We have complained to the Nashik Municipal Corporation (NMC) about the poisoning along with photos on its app,” said social activist Jagbir Singh.Officials of the archaeology department said that they would not poison the trees if they wanted it cut. “We will follow the right procedure if the trees are dangerous. After office hours it is not possible for us to keep a watch on people,” said an officer from the department.NMC officials confirmed receipt of the complaint on the app and said they would inspect the place soon.“We will see what can be done to save the trees and will investigate into the matter. 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. We can inquire to get some clue about it,” said an NMC official.

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