Bengaluru Central City Strengthens Safety Measures at K.R. Market

Bengaluru Central City Corporation Commissioner Jagadish G. said that cleanliness, public safety, and smooth movement within K.R. Market are being treated as top priorities. He appealed to traders not to pay market rent to intermediaries and assured that the interests of farmers, traders, and customers would be protected.

Key Details:

• Commissioner Jagadish G. visited K.R. Market on June 16, 2026, following a protest organized by the Karnataka Rajya Raitha Sangha and Hasiru Sene.

• He heard the concerns raised by protesters and interacted with traders and farmers.

• The Greater Bengaluru Authority Chief Commissioner had directed officials to conduct a fire safety audit and undertake cleanliness measures at the market. (Maheshwar Rao)

• Encroachments in front of shops and unauthorized stalls are being removed to improve safety and accessibility.

• Consultations will be held with traders, farmers, and local representatives to find permanent solutions to issues within the market.

• Authorities are taking measures to ensure smooth pedestrian movement and unobstructed access for emergency vehicles, including fire engines.

• Traders have been advised to pay rent directly to Bengaluru Central City Corporation and not to intermediaries or unauthorized individuals.

• Payments made to unauthorized persons will not be recognized, and action may be taken against the concerned shops, including closure if required.

• A special design-based vending layout is being planned to identify suitable selling spaces for traders and farmers without causing inconvenience to the public.

• The final plan will be implemented after discussions with the Chief Commissioner, traders, farmers, and representatives of various organizations.