India, Feb. 18 -- Bengaluru residents have raised concerns over alleged large-scale encroachment of Hulimavu Lake, claiming that rapid real estate development has drastically altered the once-thriving water body.

"A video shared on X (formerly Twitter) by 'Namma Karnataka Weather' claims encroachment by residential complexes and road construction upon the lake's expanse, sparking outrage among citizens."

In the video, the user claims how the lake, historically known for its scenic beauty and temples, has now turned barren due to unchecked construction. The most striking instance, according to him, is the development at the base of a hillock to the east of the lake, where real estate projects have come up back-to-back.

Additionally, he ...