A 40-year-old tree in Vile Parle East was found with holes drilled at its roots. This prompted a local to write a letter to the K-East ward office as well as the Vile Parle police station demanding action against those responsible.

A report in this paper stated that residents in the vicinity were shocked at the sight. They claimed the tree was fine a fortnight ago. Some irked residents called for stringent punishment stating that the case must become a landmark so that the next time someone contemplates such an act, they will be forced into a hard rethink.