Vacant plots in HAL II used as dumping ground

Two vacant plots in 1st and 2nd Cross of 9th Main HAL, 2nd stage are turning out to be big headaches for residents of the area, who say the land, infested with rats and mosquitoes, is being used by anti-social elements for drinking and other illegal activities as well as a garbage dump.
There are two sites which are lying vacant for the past 40 years. Plot number 421 and 395 are still owned by the original allotters, who have neither constructed any building on the sites nor bothered to maintain them properly.
Residents living nearby allege these sites are used by anti-social elements for drinking and other illegal activities as well. Mostly, these sites are being used as dumping grounds for garbage. Since the plots are open, people use them to answer nature's call too, making these sites a public nuisance. Stink coming from the sites is unbearable.
On complaints from residents, four years ago a boundary wall was erected on one side on plot No. 421. But that did not work and people started throwing garbage packets and trees branches in the plot.
The two sites are infested with mosquitoes and rats. Last year, several dengue cases were reported from the locality. Residents fear it could be because of unhygienic conditions in the area.
"The area has become a garbage dump with littered garbage and rats all around," says one resident. There are also complaints against garbage collectors of the locality that they do not collect garbage from houses daily in spite of generously tipped for their service. The surroundings wear a dirty look due to the garbage menace.

Liquor store in residential area
A liquor store in the middle of the residential colony near the plots is creating problem for residents. During weekends, customers of the shop park their vehicles on 9th Main blocking the whole road. Due to this, residents of the area find it difficult to move and drive.
People of the area allege that incidents of eve-teasing have increased in the area. The customers park their vehicles in front of the empty sites on 1st Cross and on the main road and start drinking.
The vacant sites are being used as open air drive-in bar till late in the night. They also ensure that the streetlights of the area are switched off during that time.
Residents allege that these people play loud music in their cars and refuse to leave the area till late night thereby polluting the environment. The road has become unsafe for pedestrians.
Residents tried complaining to the local police station but the police are more interested in knowing the identity of the caller than taking any action on the issue. Residents of the area are scared to complain formally fearing backlash.
Residents want that the wine shop should abide by the 11pm deadline.
—Anjali Srivastava