Overview

• Canadian resident Caleb Friesen’s 2.4 km walk from Majestic bus stand to a Starbucks documented barbed wire, open drains, sewage and broken or blocked footpaths.
• The Greater Bengaluru Authority launched an intensive cleaning and repair drive on the highlighted stretch and posted progress photos on X.
• Friesen shared before-and-after images and thanked officials, noting there was “no more parkour over barbed wire” on the cleaned section.
• Commissioner Rajendra Cholan joined volunteers for a filmed post-cleanup walkthrough and snack on the pavement, drawing online criticism for a perceived PR stunt.
• Public reaction welcomed the quick fix but questioned why action followed a foreigner’s viral post and urged sustained, citywide maintenance beyond one-off drives.