The railing was put up by the Bengaluru Site visitors Police (BTP) close to Chinnaswamy Stadium after securing permission from the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP). 
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The railing put in alongside the footpath at Cubbon Street for the Indian Premier League (IPL) has been inconveniencing the pedestrians utilizing this street. The railing was put up just lately by the Bengaluru Site visitors Police (BTP) after securing permission from the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP). 

The railing was erected by the police for the security of cricket fanatics who stand in queue to enter the stadium through the IPL matches at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. The stadium has hosted two IPL matches because the begin of this season. Your entire footpath that runs alongside the street has been barricaded with railing to make sure match goers don’t stroll on the street resulting in site visitors congestion. 

Nevertheless, that is now inflicting issues for normal pedestrians, particularly these crossing the street from Cubbon Park Metro Station (HAL exit). The pedestrians are actually unable to step onto the footpath because the railing stands as an obstruction.

James P., a pedestrian speaking to The Hindu, stated he and his associates needed to stroll alongside the rail, on the sting of the street rigorously amidst dense site visitors. There’s a hazard of walkers getting hit by the autos commuting on the street. 

Ramesh, who operates an auto close to the metro station, stated that after railing was positioned, many are struggling to stroll on the footpath. The railing leaves no area for pedestrians to enter after crossing the street. 

A senior BBMP official stated the BTP, after depositing ₹8 lakh demand draft, had secured permission to put in the railing, however the BBMP is unaware that this has resulted in inconvenience to the pedestrians. The BBMP will examine the place and do needed preparations to resolve the issue, the official added.