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Bengaluru Resident Says He Got Footpath Fixed Through Official Channels Without Bribes

Media coverage elevated the user's step-by-step guide, which outlets note they have not independently verified.

Overview

  • The resident’s initial complaint on the BBMP Sahaya App was passed between departments without action, according to his post.
  • He says he called BBMP helpline 1533 and the control room, where he was told the stretch was part of a High-Density Corridor Project.
  • After obtaining engineers’ contacts and reaching the contractor, he reports the footpath was about 90% repaired within a week.
  • He estimates making 15–20 calls and shared a five-step process with photos to encourage others to use official channels.
  • Hindustan Times and India Today reported on the viral Reddit post, with HT noting it did not independently verify the account and no formal BBMP confirmation reported.