The BMC has finally woken up to the plight of Ghatkopar resident Zabi Mohammed Nabi Sheikh — over a week after a tree being cut irresponsibly crushed his right leg — and promised him compensation. Following mid-day's July 19 report, 'Felled tree breaks biker's leg at Sion,' the F North ward has moved a proposal to sanction Rs 50,000 as financial aid for Sheikh's medical treatment, which has already run up a bill of over Rs 2 lakh. BMC has also levied a fine of the same amount on the guilty contractor.

Sheikh was on his way to work on July 11, when a coconut tree fell on his bike, crushing his right leg. While he was first taken to the Sion hospital, he was shifted to the Samadhan hospital in Goregaon, where he is currently receiving medical treatment. He has undergone surgery to fix metal plates inside his leg and will be in recovery for another six months.