Archive · 25 Jul 2026
Minister Honors Officials Attacked During Bengaluru Footpath Drive
In Bengaluru, some officials were doing their job to clear illegal structures from footpaths.
They were attacked by some bad people.
The minister praised the officials for their bravery and said the government supports them.
The officials were trying to make the footpaths safer for everyone.
The minister said the government will continue these drives to keep the city safe.
Greater Bengaluru Development Minister Krishna Byre Gowda honored civic officials attacked during an anti-encroachment drive.
The officials were assaulted by miscreants while clearing unauthorized structures near Shivajinagar Bus Stand.
The Safe Footpath Campaign aims to reclaim pedestrian walkways for public use.
Gowda praised the officials' courage and professionalism despite facing resistance and threats.
The government plans to continue anti-encroachment drives across Bengaluru.
- Who
- Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) officials and miscreants
- What
- Attack on officials during an anti-encroachment drive
- When
- Tuesday
- Where
- Shivajinagar Bus Stand, Bengaluru
- Why
- To reclaim pedestrian walkways by removing illegal encroachments
Government and Civic Officials
Miscreants
Support for Anti-Encroachment Drives
Government and Civic Officials
The government supports the anti-encroachment drives to ensure safer footpaths and public spaces.
Miscreants
Miscreants oppose the drives, resorting to violence and threats against officials.
- Date of Incident
- Tuesday
- Location of Incident
- Shivajinagar Bus Stand, Bengaluru
- Initiative Name
- Safe Footpath Campaign
- Minister Involved
- Krishna Byre Gowda
- Civic Body
- Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA)