Environmentalists protest tree felling for underground road and flyover in Bengaluru

Environmental enthusiasts held an 'Appiko' protest demanding that trees not be cut for the underground road and rotary flyover project being built from Hebbal Junction to Mekhri Circle. Residents of Hebbal and surrounding areas formed a human chain, hugging the trees to raise awareness about saving them. The 2.2 km underground road is being constructed from Mekhri Circle to Hebbal Junction to reduce traffic congestion in Hebbal. The project involves clearing 1,128 trees of over 70 species, including flowering and fruiting varieties.