Bengaluru civic issues involving uncollected waste, dangerous potholes, poorly maintained public toilets and sewage flowing onto roads have been reported from several neighbourhoods, with residents seeking urgent action from the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA).
At Vidyapeetha ward near Chennammanakere police station, residents said garbage had not been cleared for several days. The waste has reportedly spread beyond the dumping point as wet and dry waste continue to be discarded there. Residents said the resulting odour is causing problems and urged GBA officials to stop further dumping and remove the accumulated garbage immediately.
A separate complaint from Katriguppe concerns a damaged road between Rajarajeshwari Nagar metro station and a Honda showroom. According to vehicle user Narasappa Vishwakarma, a pothole has remained on the road for about a year. A raised section nearby is also making movement difficult, particularly for two-wheeler riders. The complaint said riders have faced serious difficulties and that some have fallen and suffered injuries. Residents have asked civic officials to repair the potholes as soon as possible.
At the toilet built near Sarakki Lake, local resident J.C. Shivakumar reported poor maintenance. He said repeated requests for cleaning had not produced results and asked the authorities to ensure regular upkeep of the facility.
Residents around Panchavati BDA Apartments in Gottigere reported a longer-running wastewater problem. They said sewage from drains and septic tanks has been flowing towards the fourth main road leading to Royal County for the past five to six years. The complaint said the flow has created a foul smell and increased mosquito nuisance, while residents are concerned about the possibility of infectious diseases.
The residents have sought an immediate stoppage of wastewater discharge onto the road and a proper drainage arrangement to carry the sewage away. They have also asked officials to inspect a nearby drinking-water pipeline and prevent possible contamination. The complaint calls for a permanent solution so that the discharge does not recur.
In Allalasandra village adjoining Nyayanga Layout in Yelahanka, residents said household waste is being dumped at the entrance of a government library. The library is located next to an anganwadi centre and fair-price shops. According to resident Shivaprakash Bhoganna, the garbage has made access to the library difficult and has caused bad odour and fly nuisance near the anganwadi centre, where young children are present.
The complaints point to separate service failures across waste collection, road maintenance, public sanitation and wastewater management. The report attributes the accounts to local residents and calls on GBA officials to inspect the sites and take corrective action. No response from the civic authority was included in the report.
