Yelahanka lake under siege: Upa Lokayuktas spot encroachments, sewage inflow
Upa Lokayuktas have ordered an investigation into Yelahanka Lake in Bengaluru following reports of illegal construction, sewage discharge, and encroachment. Authorities have been directed to identify sources of pollution and address violations within the lake's buffer zone.
Why it matters
Urban encroachment and pollution of water bodies are major environmental and public health concerns in rapidly growing cities like Bengaluru.
Upa Lokayuktas K.N. Phaneendra and B. Veerappa inspected Yelahanka Lake in northeastern Bengaluru and found alleged encroachments, illegal constructions, and sewage discharge. They have issued an order to multiple departments for immediate action.
The alleged irregularities came to light after the Upa Lokayuktas visited the lake on July 15 as part of the ongoing inquiry following repeated allegations of encroachment and pollution. Officials from the Bengaluru Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB), Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB), and other departments were present during the inspection.
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