Bengaluru, June 21 -- An FIR has been registered against a private clinic doctor for allegedly dumping medical waste into Yentaganahalli lake in Bengaluru Rural district, after Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister Eshwar Khandre directed officials to take action.

During a surprise visit to Yentaganahalli Gram Panchayat, local residents informed the minister that medical waste had been dumped into the lake. Minister Khandre immediately instructed the Taluk Panchayat Executive Officer to inspect the site and file a criminal case.

Following the directive, Panchayat EO Bindu conducted a spot inspection and submitted a report with photographic evidence. Based on this, Taluk Health Officer Dr Padmini filed a complaint at Nelamangala P...