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Civic body continues demolition of illegal structures in Bengaluru

The massive flooding in parts of Bengaluru, particularly the information technology corridor and arterial roads, was blamed on such encroachment.

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A BBMP bulldozer demolishes an illegal structure built on storm-water drain in Munnekolala area, which was recently flooded due to heavy monsoon rains, in Bengaluru (Photo: PTI)

Press Trust of India Bengaluru
Bengaluru's civic body conducted its anti-encroachment drive for the second day on on Tuesday, razing illegal structures that were built on the stormwater drains in several areas of the Mahadevapura zone which were allegedly causing flooding.
 
The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) carried out the exercise in Shantiniketana Layout in Mahadevapura zone.
 
The massive flooding in parts of Bengaluru, particularly the information technology corridor and arterial roads, was blamed on such encroachment. Portions of some bungalows in the posh locality were partially damaged in the drive.
 
A BBMP official, who is part of the drive, said the government has given

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