Bengaluru footpaths turn risky for children, viral video raises alarm

A viral awareness video featuring a child walking on city footpaths exposes broken slabs, open drains, encroachments and poor maintenance, sparking serious safety concerns for pedestrians, especially children.

Parents in Bengaluru are being urged to stay extremely alert while moving around the city with their children, as the condition of footpaths has emerged as a serious safety concern. A recently surfaced video has brought sharp focus on how unsafe pedestrian pathways have become, particularly for young children.

The video, which is widely circulating, shows a child walking along different footpaths in the city, offering a stark and disturbing reality check. With every step the child takes, the video highlights how danger lurks at almost every point on Bengaluru’s pedestrian routes.

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The footage captures broken and displaced slabs, open pits and uncovered drains, and uneven surfaces that could easily cause a fall or serious injury. In several stretches, vehicles have encroached onto footpaths, forcing pedestrians onto busy roads. Unauthorized parking, random stones placed along walkways, and poor overall maintenance further worsen the situation.

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What makes the video particularly impactful is that it uses a child’s journey to highlight the problem, making the danger more relatable and alarming for parents. The visuals clearly show that city footpaths are far from safe, especially for children who depend on them while walking to school, parks, or local shops.

The video has triggered widespread discussion, with many citizens pointing out that walking on footpaths now demands constant caution, rather than offering safety. Experts say such neglected infrastructure poses daily risks not just to children, but also to senior citizens and people with disabilities.

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As the video continues to trend, it serves as a wake-up call for authorities and civic agencies to urgently address the condition of pedestrian infrastructure. Until concrete action is taken, parents are being advised to keep a close watch on children while walking and avoid poorly maintained footpaths wherever possible.