Whitefield troubles: Police book Consolidated Management Group for blocking stormwater drain

Bengaluru

The Whitefiled police have booked the Consolidated Management Group (CMG) and others under relevant sections of Bharatiya Nayaya Sanhita after elderly residents of Athashri Whitefield Apartments filed a formal complaint alleging that an illegal construction activity that has blocked a stormwater drain behind their residential complex, creating a severe flood risk during rains. 

According to the complaint submitted on July 21, the incident occurred behind Athashri Whitefield Apartments near Survey No. 51 of property No. 7060. The complainants allege that property owners and developers in the area have unlawfully encroached on the public stormwater drain and are attempting to divert or block its flow. The complaint was filed by 73-year-old Rama Narayanaswamy on behalf of the residents.

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On July 19, an individual identified as Shivakumar reportedly carried out illegal construction by dumping mud and placing a table structure over the drain using a tipper lorry bearing registration number KA-61-O-8415. Earthwork was also carried out with equipment registered under number KA-53-34-1188. The residents noted that this obstruction causes water to backflow into their compound during rains, threatening apartments and civic spaces with flooding.

Further, on the morning of July 21 (Monday), a CMG security personnel allegedly blocked the drain barrier, worsening the situation. As a result, stormwater is now flowing back into Athashri premises, causing damage to property and posing risks to residents’ safety and health.

The elderly residents have named several individuals and contractors allegedly involved in the act, demanding immediate legal action. They have urged authorities to remove the encroachments, restore the natural water flow, and protect the apartment complex from recurrent flood hazards.

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