Yogesh K Porwar & Sunil Lohan
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he assistant Executive engineer of BBMP ward 31 has filed a case against a property owner accusing him of causing flood in the area during the recent rain.
Based on the complaint,by Guruprasad MB,Asst Executive Engineer,Kengeri sub Division BBMP,the Kengeri police on Saturday charged Guttalegowda, owner of survey no.16, Bandematha,mini Gandhi Nagara, charging him under section 324 (5) (mischief and thereby causes loss or damage) of BNS .
In his complaint Mr.Guruprasad said that during the rain on Saturday part of the compound belonging to the accused collapsed on the road damaging the road and storm water drain.
Due to this there was a flooding in the area and few vehicles parked in the area were also damaged .
This is not the first time similar incident occurred in August this year and the officials have issued a show cause notice and also sought details of the property documents,but there was no response from him.
The accused has not constructed any drains in his property which is also contributing to the flooding in the area,Mr.Guruprasad alleged.He requested the police to take necessary legal action .
