Bengaluru: Man Found Sleeping Inside Flyover Pillar at Jalahalli Cross — Video Sparks Safety Concerns
Bengaluru: Man Found Sleeping Inside Flyover Pillar at Jalahalli Cross — Video Sparks Safety Concerns
In a strange and alarming incident, a man was found sleeping inside the hollow section of a flyover pillar at Jalahalli Cross in Bengaluru, leaving commuters and pedestrians stunned. Videos of the man lying inside the narrow concrete cavity quickly went viral on social media, prompting questions about safety and urban living conditions.
According to eyewitnesses, the man had been resting inside the structure for a considerable time, seemingly unaware of the gathering crowd. Locals expressed shock at how he managed to climb into the cramped space and raised concerns over the lack of surveillance in such high-traffic areas. “It’s dangerous — if anything collapses or if he gets stuck, it would be nearly impossible to rescue him,” said a passerby.
Desperation or Neglect? Man Found Sleeping Inside Flyover Pillar at Jalahalli Cross Highlights Harsh Reality of Urban Poverty
— Karnataka Portfolio (@karnatakaportf) November 11, 2025
A shocking incident was reported from Jalahalli Cross, where a man was found sleeping inside a hollow section of a flyover pillar. The bizarre sight… pic.twitter.com/s6EWWLnqcO
Soon after the video gained traction online, Bengaluru City Police and civic authorities took note. The official X handle of Bengaluru Police tagged the Peenya Police Station, which has jurisdiction over the area, alerting them to the situation.
The incident has sparked widespread discussion about urban poverty, gaps in public safety, and the need for better monitoring of critical infrastructure. Several netizens questioned how such an act went unnoticed, with one user commenting, “How did he even climb up there? Hope he isn’t there with any wrong intentions.” Another added, “What if he is planning something unlawful? Look at what happened in Delhi just two days ago.”
Authorities have urged citizens to report such unusual or potentially dangerous situations immediately to avoid accidents or security risks.
The incident highlights the harsh realities faced by many living on the streets in rapidly growing urban centres, where even a flyover pillar becomes a shelter for those with nowhere else to go.
