It is controversy or con-tree-versy, as environmentalists and locals around Peddar Road, Babulnath, Chowpatty and Walkeshwar especially, are shocked at the sight of a massive, old banyan tree having been hacked near Babulnath-Chowpatty. This was done in a bid to make commercial hoardings in the area more visible.

Residents of the area and citizens across SoBo and beyond have added decibels to the outrage and clamour to find and punish those responsible for this reprehensible act.