Nailing trees? Face criminal action: BBMP chief Those stapling pamphlets, tying cables and wires on trees too will face action; Palike asks citizens to be part of ‘Nails Free Trees’ campaign Share Via Email | A+A A- BBMP Commissioner N Manjunatha Prasad removes nails and staple pins from trees around Shivananda Circle in Bengaluru on Wednesday. (Photo | Express) By Express News Service BENGALURU: Trees in the city have become a free advertising space for many, and to put an end to the menace, the BBMP chief on Wednesday launched a campaign, Nails Free Trees, and warned offenders of criminal action.Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) Commissioner N Manjunath Prasad said that despite laws to protect them, trees are being ill-treated in the city. “Criminal action will be taken against those who staple and nail pamphlets on trees.