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Nails on Bengaluru Roads Prompt 'Puncture Mafia' Alerts After Nelamangala Find and Flyover Video

Public pressure mounts for police action following viral posts of nails on key stretches in the city.

Overview

  • Karnataka Portfolio reported on X that nearly 1.5 kilograms of nails were collected from Nelamangala Road, cautioning motorists to stay alert.
  • A separate viral video from near the IKEA/Nagasandra flyover shows punctured tyres and multiple clusters of nails scattered along the route.
  • Social media posts and eyewitness accounts allege nails are being planted so nearby repairers can sell costly fixes, a claim not yet verified by authorities and with no arrests reported.
  • Viewers urged Bengaluru Traffic Police and BBMP to inspect flyovers, increase patrols, install CCTV coverage, and expedite removal of hazardous debris.
  • Advisories ask drivers and riders to exercise caution, avoid stopping in isolated spots, and report suspicious activity, with special concern for two‑wheeler safety.