India, July 7 -- A stone piece adorning the entrance gate of the University of Mumbai's Fort campus fell off on Monday, raising concerns about the safety of students, staff and visitors. No one was injured in the incident.

University officials said a stone piece that is part of the entrance opposite the Bombay High Court became loosened over time and got dislodged as branches of neighboring trees had been rubbing against it. The university has already written to the civic body, requesting the overgrown branches be trimmed to prevent further damage, they said.

"We will start repair work soon, but only after permission from the archaeology department, as the Fort campus is a heritage structure," an official told HT, requesting anonymity....