A looming threat of falling coconuts has led the Garware Club House to write to the BMC. In the letter, the club has asked the civic body to maintain coconut trees in the Marine Drive area as their falling fruits pose a risk to people and vehicles. This move comes after the club's vice president and Colaba BJP MLA Raj Purohit had a close shave last year after a coconut missed him and fell on his car.

Purohit said the move has been initiated in public interest and not for any individual or institute. "There have been several cases of coconuts falling and damaging vehicles parked in the area. Since the BMC is the authority for taking appropriate action in the issue, the club has written to it asking to fix the problem," he said.