Sadashivanagar Police station has booked criminal cases against 70 citizens who participated in a peaceful march to save trees and voice their opposition to the construction of a flyover along Sankey road in the heart of Bengaluru. The move has received widespread outrage among civic groups.
On February 19, 2023, citizens marched along the footpath without causing any obstruction to traffic as part of the protest.
Following the protest march, the police have booked 70 citizens while one of them has been summoned for inquiry, stating violations of multiple sections of the IPC (Indian Penal Code).
