Archive · 21 Jul 2026
BJP Leader Falls Into Open Drain
A BJP leader named Raghavendra Shetty fell into a deep open drain in Bengaluru on July 17.
He got hurt badly and had to go to the hospital.
He said the drain was not covered properly, which made it dangerous.
He also said the police did not register his complaint.
This happened after another similar incident in Mumbai, where a worker fell into an open drain.
These incidents show that open drains can be very dangerous, especially during the monsoon season.
BJP leader Raghavendra Shetty fell into an open drain on 80 Feet Road, Bengaluru, on July 17.
He suffered fractures in both legs and is undergoing treatment at Sparsh Hospital.
Shetty alleged that the drain was left uncovered and without barricades, creating a dangerous hazard.
He filed a complaint against Bengaluru in-charge Minister Krishna Byre Gowda, MLA Byrathi Suresh, BBMP officials, and others.
The police have not yet registered an FIR despite his complaint.
- Who
- Raghavendra Shetty, Karnataka BJP leader and State Milk Cell convenor
- What
- Fell into an open drain and filed a complaint against Bengaluru in-charge Minister Krishna Byre Gowda, MLA Byrathi Suresh, BBMP officials, and others
- When
- Night of July 17
- Where
- 80 Feet Road, Bengaluru
- Why
- Alleged civic negligence due to the drain being left uncovered and without barricades
BJP Leader's Allegations
Government Response
Civic Negligence
BJP Leader's Allegations
The drain was cleaned but left uncovered and without barricades, creating a dangerous hazard.
Government Response
No official response from the government regarding the allegations.
FIR Registration
BJP Leader's Allegations
The police have not yet registered an FIR despite the complaint.
Government Response
No official response from the police regarding the FIR registration.
- Date of Incident
- July 17
- Location
- 80 Feet Road, Bengaluru
- Injuries
- Fractures in both legs
- Hospital
- Sparsh Hospital
- Expected Recovery Time
- Six months
- Complaint Filed Against
- Krishna Byre Gowda, Byrathi Suresh, BBMP officials, others