Goa, April 29 -- Activists on Monday raised a serious concern over the felling of trees along Margao ring road between Comba subway and the Colva road in the name of trimming of trees. The trees did not pose any threat to the commuters nor were they on the verge of falling on the road. Activists expressed anger stating that there was an ulterior motive behind this act and demanded immediate suspension of the concerned officer who was absent when the felling took place.

On Monday, numerous trees which were more than 50 years old, were being felled without the knowledge of the District Collector. By the time Margao activists could reach the spot, an already ample number of trees were chopped from their trunks. This enraged the activists, w...