Archive · 22 Jul 2026
10 Arrested for Assaulting Bengaluru Civic Officials
In Bengaluru, officials were trying to clear footpaths from unauthorized vendors as part of a campaign to make pedestrian spaces safer.
A group of people, led by Basavaraj Padukote from a pro-Kannada organization, attacked these officials.
The police arrested 10 people, including street vendors, for the assault.
The officials were following a court order to clear the footpaths.
GBA officials were assaulted during an anti-encroachment drive near Shivajinagar Bus Stand.
10 people, including street vendors, were arrested for the assault.
The assault was allegedly led by Basavaraj Padukote, head of Namma Karnataka Sene.
The drive was part of the Safe Footpath Campaign to reclaim pedestrian spaces.
GBA officials were following a court order during the operation.
- Who
- Officials of the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) and members of Namma Karnataka Sene
- What
- Assault on GBA officials during an anti-encroachment drive
- When
- Tuesday
- Where
- Near Shivajinagar Bus Stand, Bengaluru
- Why
- To reclaim pedestrian spaces occupied by unauthorized vendors and clear temporary structures and commercial encroachments
Pro-Kannada Activists
Bengaluru Civic Authorities
Legitimacy of the Drive
Pro-Kannada Activists
The pro-Kannada activists argue that the drive is unfair and targets local vendors, affecting their livelihoods.
Bengaluru Civic Authorities
The Bengaluru civic authorities maintain that the drive is necessary to reclaim pedestrian spaces and comply with court orders.
- Location
- Shivajinagar Bus Stand, Bengaluru
- Date
- Tuesday
- Arrested Individuals
- 10, including street vendors
- Leader of the Group
- Basavaraj Padukote
- Organization
- Namma Karnataka Sene
- Campaign
- Safe Footpath Campaign
