Bengaluru: Acting on residents’ complaint, Bengaluru North City Corporation imposed a penalty of Rs 30,000 on vehicle owners involved in illegal transfer of animal waste in Banaswadi.According to the corporation, residents reported on Oct 7 that animal waste was being shifted from one vehicle to a larger vehicle in ward 27 of Sarvagnanagara division. Photographs and videos of the incident were shared with civic authorities, prompting officials to send marshals to the spot. However, the vehicles had left before the enforcement team arrived.Using the registration numbers visible in photographs, officials traced the vehicles and identified their owners. The corporation said while the vehicles and animal waste were not directly linked to its jurisdiction, action was taken against the owners and a fine of Rs 30,000 levied Monday.The civic body urged citizens to continue reporting similar violations with photo or video evidence, stressing that public cooperation is crucial for maintaining cleanliness and ensuring action against offenders.
