Facing public outrage, the authorities of the 111-year-old Amar Singh College on Friday said the felling of 234 trees, including poplar avenue, was necessitated by “safety concerns posed by aged poplars”.
“During the 2014 floods, the institution remained immersed in water for a long duration of time. The trees started uprooting in minor windstorms and causing damage to the surrounding structures. Several grievances regarding safety and health concerns were received by the college administration during this period and are well documented in the college records,” a spokesman of the college said, in a statement.
The Hindu on Thursday reported about the popular avenue being felled to the umbrage of the civil society, including architects, writers, college alumni etc.
