Is Silk Board safe for women at night? Dark bus stop raises serious safety concerns

Lack of streetlights at the Silk Board bus stop under the flyover has triggered fear among women commuters, with a young woman appealing to civic authorities through a video.

A serious question is being raised once again in Bengaluru: How safe is Silk Board for women at night? The concern comes after poor lighting conditions were reported at the busy Silk Board bus stop located under the flyover.

The bus stop, which is frequently used by passengers travelling towards Bommanahalli and Anekal-Attibele routes, remains engulfed in darkness after sunset. With no functional lights at the bus stand, women commuters are forced to wait in fear, especially during late evening and night hours.

Also Read:Woman found dead in swimming pool at Kanakapura farmhouse, husband detained on murder suspicion

Several women have expressed anxiety over standing alone in a poorly lit public space. The absence of lighting has created an environment where commuters fear possible theft, harassment, or other forms of mischief. For many working women and students who depend on public transport, this daily commute has become mentally stressful.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Pooja Rakesh (@life_of_poojarakesh)

The situation has gained wider attention after a young woman recorded a video from the dark bus stop and shared it online. In the video, she highlighted the lack of basic safety infrastructure and urged authorities to act before a serious incident occurs.

The bus stop lies directly beneath the Silk Board flyover, an area that already experiences heavy traffic movement. Despite being one of the busiest transit points in the city, basic facilities such as streetlights appear to have been overlooked.

Also Read:Ahead of GBA polls, Chief Commissioner Maheshwar Rao orders transparent voter list revision

Commuters are now demanding immediate installation of proper lighting at the bus stand to ensure safety, particularly for women travelling alone. They have appealed to the concerned civic authorities and transport officials to treat this as a priority issue.

Residents and daily passengers say that ensuring lighting is not a luxury but a basic requirement for public safety. They hope that swift action will be taken so that women can travel without fear and public spaces remain accessible to everyone, even after dark.