Shimla, Oct. 8 -- A small green tree planted in Daulat Singh Park on the Ridge grounds suddenly disappeared overnight. The ornamental tree, facing former Chief Minister late Virbhadra Singh's statue, vanished, complete with its roots, on Monday night, with concerned citizens viewing the incident with sadness and disbelief.
Government departments deny knowledge of who removed it. People who regularly walk on the Ridge grounds have raised questions about the tree's disappearance. They say the Ridge already lacks lush green vegetation.
They said the municipal corporation first removed flowers and shrubs from the park, and now, the ornamental trees are also being removed.
On the other hand, the Public Works Department maintains that the Ridg...