Mumbai: The state government’s plan to tighten security for netas by building a blast-proof wall outside the Mantralaya main gate may lead to the axing of at least 34 trees in the vicinity.

Confirming the tree-cutting proposal, civic superintendent of gardens K Yadav said, “The public works department has proposed to cut down 34 trees surrounding the Mantralaya building for certain constructions and alterations. Usually, such proposals by the state are cleared by the civic body.”