Man injured as tree falls on him

BANGALORE: A man was injured when an uprooted tree fell on him in BTM Layout on Wednesday morning. The victim, 24-year-old Dalpreet Singh, was injured on his hand and face while on his way to get milk at around 8.30 am. The Gulmohar tree uprooted and fell on him and two cars which were badly damaged. Residents complained that they had brought the frail condition of the tree to the notice of the officials, but no action had been taken. The tree was later cut and cleared by the BBMP’s Forest Cell and the cars have been towed away by the traffic police.