WorldPhoto: The News MinuteOpen Drains in Bengaluru Pose Daily Safety Risks to Residents
Open stormwater drains with missing slabs and wide gaps are a serious safety hazard in Bengaluru. In Thanisandra's Sanchar Nagar, a 150-metre trench dug for drain work remains exposed for over a month, causing injuries including a resident pierced by an iron rod. Experts cite poor design, monitoring, funding, and enforcement as key issues behind this ongoing public safety crisis.
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