Pune's Deadly Shade: 44,500 Trees Are Death Traps After FC Road Scare

• A massive tree branch narrowly missed female students on FC Road, highlighting the danger of Pune's trees.
• Pune has 44,500 dangerous trees out of 5.8 million, posing a significant threat to residents.
• Tree falls have killed 68 citizens and disabled many in the last 5 years, with recent deaths near Bibwewadi and Peshwe Udyan.
• Excessive excavation for utilities and unscientific one-sided pruning by MSEDCL weaken tree roots and balance.
• Citizens question PMC's Tree Committee; urgent action needed to remove dangerous trees before monsoon.