Mysuru, April 15 -- Environmental organisations in Mysuru city have voiced strong opposition to the felling of 40 trees along Hyder Ali Road, from Kalikamba Temple to SP Office Circle, announcing a candlelight vigil on Apr. 18 (after 6 pm) to and an 11th-day death ceremony to mourn the loss of fully-grown and shade-giving trees.

Alongside this tribute, protesters plan to plant new saplings at the same place in a symbolic act of defiance and have unanimously resolved to pursue legal action against the Forest Department and Mysuru City Corporation officials responsible for the tree felling.

The decision was made during a meeting at Cheluvamba Park last evening, where more than 110 members representing 12 different organisations, including...