Residents near Yele Mallappa Shetty Lake and Kaikondrahalli Lake say they face threats from those dumping waste illegally. They report no action despite complaints to officials.
Residents near Yele Mallappa Shetty Lake and Kaikondrahalli Lake in Bengaluru report ongoing illegal dumping of solid waste. Trucks arrive between midnight and early morning, and locals who document the activity receive threats, including claims of political connections.
Neethu K., a resident near Yele Mallappa Shetty Lake, described an incident where a truck arrived at 7:30 a.m. and the driver called someone who threatened her. She noted that complaints to panchayat officials and police have yielded no response.
Kislay Komal and Balaji Raghotham reported similar threats and garbage burning near the lakes. East City Corporation officials stated they were unaware of the issue and would investigate.
