From Envis Technical Report published by IISc - June 2015 " Bellandur lake on either side (inlet as well as at outlets) had large spatial extent wetlands, which have been and are being encroached by land mafia. These encroachments have to be evicted immediately to ensure the successful lake restoration and ensuring water security in the region. " http://www.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/files/file/Pathetic%20status%20of%20wetlands%20in%20Bangalore.pdf