KILLER-TREES

THE- KILLER TREES

 

We have plenty of old and aged trees standing on both sides of the roads. These trees were planted by our predecessors for providing shade & shelter to the travelling public. These shelters to protect the pedestrians from the scorching sun, were necessary as there were no motor transport then, as we have now. But now what is happening? These inanimate trees (who cannot say that they are weak and dying) are falling dead on the road, killing people. There have been many instances recently about such accidents..

The present administration seems to be not bothered to cut down the “withered tree in time before it falls down and kill the pedestrians or fall on the moving vehicles. Frequent inspection by the local authorities, in this matter is inevitable as such accidents will continue if old trees are not removed and new tree saplings planted in their place.

“Grow more trees” is a policy of the Government, and therefore, it should be religiously followed by the local administration to avoid old trees causing danger to life & property. A proper survey of the withered & old tree in the locality must be done and action taken to cut & remove them and plant new ones in the same spot or nearby. Unless we ensure direct action in this matter, we may continue to kill people on the road!

Abraham Mangalath