India, May 30 -- Following two recent deaths due to tree fall, the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has decided to trim dangerous branches-even if the greens are located on private properties or within housing societies-if they pose a threat to public safety.

The accidents in the past week-one at Karvenagar and another near Neelayam Cinema in Sadashiv Peth-triggered public anger and criticism of the municipal garden department, prompting additional municipal commissioner Omprakash Diwate to hold a review meeting on Thursday.

Ashok Ghorpade, head, PMC garden department, said, "The additional commissioner has directed us to trim or cut trees on private premises if it has dried or has overhanging branches extending onto public roads and po...