Battle Over Cubbon Park: Bengaluru Police and Horticulture Dept Clash Over Traffic Access

The Bengaluru Traffic Police and the Horticulture Department are at odds regarding vehicular movement within Cubbon Park, a vital green space in the city. The Traffic Police propose opening the park to vehicles on weekends and public holidays to alleviate congestion on surrounding roads. Conversely, the Horticulture Department, supported by environmentalists and citizens, emphasizes the ecological impact and advocates for maintaining the park as a vehicle-free zone. A recent online petition opposing the introduction of traffic on Sundays garnered over 2,000 signatures, reflecting public sentiment against the proposal. Discussions are ongoing, with a meeting convened by the Chief Secretary expected to address the concerns of all stakeholders. 

Source: Bangalore Mirror