Citizens cheer as BBMP drops controversial roadwork on Hosakerehalli lake

In a damage-control exercise, the BBMP on Thursday promised to clear truckloads of mud and debris it dumped into Hosakerehalli lake in the last four months. The civic body has been under increasing pressure to stop the roadwork planned through the lake.

BBMP Special Commissioner (Projects) P M Ravindra told reporters that he had directed engineers to remove the mud immediately and restore the 59-acre lake to its original condition.

“We will start the work of removing the debris and mud immediately. It is our responsibility to protect the lakes. This lake will remain a lake,” he said.