Bengaluru Cracks Down: Civic Body Collects Rs 3.6 Crore in Fines in Six Months

• Bengaluru's anti-litter drive intensifies, collecting Rs 3.6 crore in fines from 82,000 cases in six months.
• Fines target garbage dumping, public urination, and spitting, with penalties increased from Rs 500 to Rs 2,000.
• Enforcement uses CCTV, ward-level marshals, and night patrols at black spots to track and penalize offenders.
• Authorities trace discarded items to households for fines and respond to helpline complaints.
• Rs 24.7 lakh collected in January 2026 alone for banned plastic use, showing a stricter enforcement trend.