Bengaluru's Road to Nowhere: A Fatal Flaw in Urban Planning The tragic death of 32 year old Medha Akarsh, a mother of three who was run over by a mini goods vehicle on a slushy and badly damaged road in Electronics City, highlights the alarming state of Bengaluru's urban planning.
The incident is not an isolated case, but rather a symptom of a larger problem the city's infrastructure is woefully inadequate to meet the needs of its rapidly growing population.
The Anantnagar Main Road, where the accident occurred, has been plagued by issues of potholes and poor maintenance for years.