A tree on Subhash Road in Vile Parle East that was recently destroyed by drilling holes and pouring acid, poses a potential danger to pedestrians in its current condition. Nitin Dicholkar, a Shiv Sena (UBT) representative, brought this to attention by writing a letter to the BMC and Vile Parle Police station. An FIR has been filed against the owner of the Gald Quest building under various sections of the Maharashtra (Urban Areas) Protection and Preservation of Trees Act. Locals are urging authorities to replace the tree due to the risk it presents.

“We demand that the tree be replaced by another tree. The fact that BMC is not even cutting down the tree, poses a threat to the community and people who pass by it as it can fall at any time. Also, the police should take quick action and apprehend the accused,” said Dicholkar.