MUMBAI, Oct. 18 -- Following several fatalities caused by tree falls, the BMC has drafted an SOP to prevent such incidents resulting from unsafe road excavation and unscientific pruning. The draft SOP was drawn up by the gardens department and submitted to civic chief Ashwini Bhide earlier this week. While the framework focuses on root protection, scientific pruning and cross-departmental accountability, key regulations include trenching restrictions, use of utility ducts and compulsory clearance from the gardens department before tree cutting endeavours. P2...