A dangerous dose of deception in Karnataka and beyond
Authorities in Karnataka are investigating the discovery of medical waste on farmland near a secluded farmhouse in South Bengaluru. Local villagers reported suspicious activity, including frequent visits by unmarked vehicles, raising concerns about illegal waste disposal.
Why it matters
The incident highlights potential public health risks and environmental crimes occurring in rapidly developing peri-urban areas.
I n mid-August, along the Bengaluru-Mysuru expressway, an agricultural labourer in C.K. Tandya village in South Bengaluru district (formerly known as Ramanagara) noticed something unusual on a strip of farmland: a heap of medical waste.
This wasn’t the first time that the villagers in South Bengaluru had noticed suspicious objects or activity around the area which contained a farmhouse, say the police. They had seen men frequently moving in and out of it on a scooter without a number plate. They had also seen courier and e-commerce delivery vehicles making regular trips to the secluded location.
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