Unpaid for months, over 30 BBMP lake marshals resign

Posted at Varthur, Bellandur lakes; residents of areas raise safety concern

- Mohammed Yacoob @ Bengaluru

SECURITY at Bellandur and Varthur lakes has become a concern, with BBMP marshals guarding the water bodies resigning over delay in payment of salaries by the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahangara Palike. This has caused residents and activists to worry about security of these lakes.

According to lake activist Jagadish Reddy from Varthur Rising, the lake's buffer zone is occupied by migrants who generate a lot of trash. There could be fire mishaps and pollutants may end up in lakes again. "Around 50 marshals were guarding Varthur and Bellandur lakes 24x7, in shifts. But in the last few months, hardly two or three marshals are found at both lakes," said Reddy.