Lokayukta intervention clears 80 tonnes of garbage in Bengaluru’s Shettihalli

Bengaluru Following the intervention of Karnataka Lokayukta Justice B.S. Patil, around 80 tonnes of accumulated garbage was cleared in a day from Ward No. 12 (Shettihalli), particularly Kammagondanahalli, in Bengaluru, on Saturday.

The Lokayukta received complaints on Friday night regarding heaps of uncleared garbage at several locations in the ward. Taking serious note of the complaints, Justice Patil directed the Lokayukta police to inspect the affected areas and submit a factual report along with photographs. A Lokayukta police team conducted an on-the-spot inspection and confirmed the accumulation of garbage at various locations.

After examining the report, Justice Patil contacted officials of the Bengaluru North City Corporation (BNCC) and Bengaluru Solid Waste Management Limited (BSWML), directing them to immediately clear the garbage and ensure proper sanitation. Acting on his directions, the BNCC launched an intensive cleaning drive on Saturday. The existing garbage clearance contractor was terminated and a new contractor was engaged.