Mysore/Mysuru, Feb. 14 -- In a major encroachment clearance drive this morning, the Mysuru Taluk Administration cleared the 3 acre 40 guntas lake in K.C. Layout (Kempu Cheluvajammanni Layout), located at the foot of Chamundi Hill. Star of Mysore (SOM) had published a series of news regarding the encroachment and the first report, 'Lake on paper but Layout on land ?!' was published on Jan. 27, 2026.

The lake land falls under Kurubarahalli Survey No. 4. Under the leadership of Tahsildar K.M. Mahesh Kumar, earth movers were used to dismantle pre-cast compound wall and other fencing that were erected around water body. The lake was being claimed as private property, with two name boards erected at the site, threatening legal action if anyone...