Majestic Banyan tree illegally hacked in Mumbai to improve visibility of billboards, police files case The BMC has approached Mumbai Police and a case has been filed over the illegal hacking of the Banyan tree at Mumbai's Girgaum Chowpatty. advertisement UPDATED: February 4, 2021 03:22 IST The Banyan Tree at Tambe Chowk near Mumbai's Girgaum Chowpatty that was illegally chopped off (Picture Courtesy: Twitter @zoru75) A massive Banyan tree at Mumbai's Girgaum Chowpatty was illegally hacked on Wednesday as it blocked the view of commercial hoardings at the traffic junction. Locals have approached the BMC, Mumbai's civic body seeking an inquiry into the matter.