Bengaluru, June 10 -- Bengaluru's worsening pedestrian safety crisis has come under renewed scrutiny as footpaths across the city continue to be encroached upon by shops, street vendors and commercial establishments, forcing pedestrians onto busy roads and contributing to a steady rise in fatalities.

According to available data, pedestrian deaths in the city have increased consistently over the past four years. While 232 pedestrians lost their lives in 2023, the figure rose to 246 in 2024 and further increased to 260 in 2025. Alarmingly, 90 pedestrians have already died in road accidents during the first four months of 2026.

Across several major commercial corridors in Bengaluru, footpaths meant for pedestrians have been taken over by s...