Is Pattandur-Agrahara Lake being encroached by a private group? But even before they could enter the lake area, they ran into an illegal wall. Literally. ​

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Pourakarmikas draw the line at littering on streets For quite some time now, several households in the area would dump garbage along the compound wall of IIM-B. This went on, despite regular garbage collection vehicles from BBMP servicing the neighbourhood.

Illegal construction, traffic jams, parking blues, lack of footpaths...it’s the same old storyThe city has been witnessing public protests — accusing the civic body of apathy and neglect — and on Saturday, it was the turn of BTM 2nd Stage residents to hit the road.Holding placards, angry residents, marched from 13th Main 12th cross in protest against increasing commercialisation, traffic jams, illegal and unauthorised buildings and lack of footpaths.Satish Jadhav, president of Sunshine Colony RWA in BTM 2nd Stage, says, “Rampant commercialisation and a number of unauthorised buildings have come up in the area. This has also led to inflow of traffic, causing jams and parking problems.We held a silent procession, hoping that authorities take some action. We have also sent letters to officials concerned , but no action has been taken so far.”Fifteen days ago, residents had narrated their woes to BBMP executiveand the MLA who promised to look into the matter. As expected, nothing happened.Residents said that though only three floors can be constructed, most PGs in the area have built as many as seven floors with no approved building plan or permission.“The ongoing Metro work too has all the major roads blocked. Several commercial establishments in the area run without trade licences. Some anti-social elements drink in public at night. It’s total lawnessness,” alleged a resident.Satish said, “At times, we have to call up the police at 2 am to complain about strangers who drink and make noise near our homes. Sometimes, cops don’t even turn up. Many PG girls have complained that they were being stalked by strangers. Some buildings, as old as 30 years, are being modified without permission. It could collapse any time.”Incidents of thefts and chain snatching too have increased, alleged residents.