NGO files plaint against lake pollution

United Bengaluru, an NGO, has lodged a police complaint against encroachment and discharge of effluents into Vibhuthipura lake.

The NGO members visited Kaggadasapura, Doddanekkundi and Vibhutipura lakes on Saturday and found all three lakes encroached upon and froth in Kaggadasapura lake. They also found untreated sewage from slum directly entering Vibhutipura lake.

H S Doreswamy, freedom fighter, who was part of the team, said, “The committees are just an eyewash. Citizens MUST take the responsibility.”