BBMP fines Al-Shifa Polyclinic ₹15,000 for dumping medical waste on Bengaluru street

The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has taken strict action against hospitals and clinics for illegally dumping medical waste in public areas. According to Commissioner K.N. Ramesh, Al-Shifa Polyclinic was fined ₹15,000 for dumping medical waste on Mangammanapalya Main Road. The BBMP conducted an inspection in the BTM Layout division, covering areas like Sri Nivagilu and Mangammanapalya Main Road. During the inspection, the Palike found medicine packets, medical waste, and mixed garbage illegally dumped in the public area. The fine was levied and collected on the spot for violating solid waste management rules.