Mumbai: Advocate Challenges BMCs Chembur Tree Fall Probe, Seeks FIR And Full Inquiry Report

Advocate Hitendra Gandhi challenged the BMC's inquiry into the Chembur tree collapse, demanding an FIR and the full inquiry report.

The BMC inquiry cleared its Gardens and Roads departments, placing blame on the roadwork contractor and consultant.

Gandhi argued the released summary lacks expert reports, signed findings, and independent experts like a forensic arborist.

Mayor Ritu Tawde rejected the inquiry as unacceptable; Leader of Opposition Kishori Pednekar accused the BMC of suppressing truth.

Environmental activist Rohit Joshi served a legal notice demanding an SOP and corrective action for tree safety, citing over 1,856 tree collapses.