Residents in Shivranjani, a locality in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, have expressed alarm over the alleged cutting of trees at a redevelopment site managed by Swagat Infrastructure Private Limited. Architect Nikeeta Rungta reported witnessing workers using heavy machinery to cut down trees, claiming that 15 to 20 large trees were removed from the site. The area, which houses over 300 trees, is crucial for shade and pollution control, especially in the high-traffic region. Residents have contacted the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) and the police, fearing that work may resume despite their objections. The developers maintain that they are not cutting trees but are instead transplanting them, with senior architect Kandarp Desai stating that professional botanists are involved to ensure the trees’ survival. Deputy municipal commissioner Jayesh Upadhyay confirmed that the AMC had only granted permission for transplantation, not cutting, and that a team was dispatched to investigate the site for compliance. The outcome of this inspection is expected soon, with strict action promised if violations are found.