Archive · 22 Jul 2026
10 Arrested for Assaulting GBA Officials in Bengaluru
In Bengaluru, 10 people were arrested for attacking officials who were removing illegal structures from footpaths.
The officials were trying to clear these encroachments to make the area safer for pedestrians.
Some local groups did not agree with the clearing and got into a fight with the officials.
The police used video footage to identify and arrest the 10 people involved.
The government says they will continue this clearing operation across the city to reclaim public spaces.
10 individuals were arrested for assaulting GBA officials during an anti-encroachment drive in Shivajinagar, Bengaluru.
The officials were clearing illegal footpath encroachments when tensions flared, leading to a violent confrontation.
The accused allegedly obstructed government servants and used pepper spray, forcing officials to temporarily suspend the operation.
GBA officials lodged a complaint, and the police used video evidence to identify and arrest the accused.
The demolition drive resumed under heavy police security, and the state government plans to continue the citywide operation.
- Who
- 10 individuals identified as Kiran, Basavaraj, Ranjith, Rangaswamy, Mujahida Ahmed, Kotresh, Parashuram, Raghu, Parthiban, and Bharat
- What
- Assault on Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) officials during an anti-encroachment drive
- When
- Tuesday morning
- Where
- Shivajinagar, Bengaluru
- Why
- To clear illegal footpath encroachments and improve public safety
Anti-Encroachment Drive Supporters
Local Groups Opposing the Drive
Legality of the Drive
Anti-Encroachment Drive Supporters
The drive is lawful and necessary to clear illegal encroachments and improve public safety.
Local Groups Opposing the Drive
The drive is seen as an infringement on their livelihoods and rights.
Use of Force
Anti-Encroachment Drive Supporters
The use of force by the accused was unjustified and obstructed lawful duties.
Local Groups Opposing the Drive
The use of force by the authorities was excessive and provoked the confrontation.
- Location
- Shivajinagar, Bengaluru
- Date of Incident
- Tuesday morning
- Number of Arrested
- 10
- Charges Filed
- Assault, criminal intimidation, obstructing public servants
- Total Encroachments Removed
- 9,878
- Total Footpath Length Cleared
- 435 km