Jurisdictional confusion leaves Bayalu Basaveshwara Nagar road in the dark

A major concern is the non-operational streetlights, which pose safety issues. | Photo Credit: File Photo

In western Bengaluru, residents of Bayalu Basaveshwara Nagar and Kommaghatta Phase 1 are suffering due to inadequate lighting infrastructure on a key connecting road, with jurisdictional ambiguity delaying action.

The 500-metre stretch of Bayalu Basaveshwara Nagar Main Road serves as a key link, providing connectivity to different phases of the Nadaprabhu Kempe Gowda Layout (NPKL) as it runs through the layout. However, the stretch has now turned into a garbage dumping hotspot.

A portion of the stretch’s sides is filled with garbage, with vegetation growing on both sides of the road. However, a major concern is the non-operational streetlights, which pose safety issues.

Madhusudhan, a resident of NPKL, explained that the stretch is also narrow, and travelling at night increases the risk of accidents, as most of the road is unlit.