A resident of Pai Layout, who wishes to remain anonymous, said that some of the others conveniently forget to switch off water pumps after overhead water storage tanks are filled with water.
Criticising those responsible for the ongoing construction to install a hoarding, V Ramprasad of Friends of Lakes said that utilising the lake or buffer zone for commercial purposes is against court order and that the hoarding will pose danger not only to the lake and also to people who visit the waterbody for walks.
Ambedkar stressed the importance of safeguarding water sources and their sustainable use, recognizing their significance as a valuable resource for future generations.