‘How did he get there?’: Bengaluru man found sleeping inside flyover pillar; police respond after video goes viral

In the viral clip, the man is seen curled up inside a narrow cavity of a flyover pillar near Jalahalli Cross, leaving onlookers baffled.

Bengaluru man sleeping inside flyover pillar

Bengaluru City Police responded on X and tagged the relevant civic authorities

In a bizarre incident that has stunned locals and gone viral online, a man was discovered sleeping inside the hollow base of a flyover pillar near Jalahalli Cross in Bengaluru. The unusual sight brought traffic to a brief halt as curious commuters stopped to film the scene and share it on social media.

As seen in a clip circulating widely on social media, the man was curled up inside a narrow cavity of the pillar, a spot so tight and risky that onlookers were left wondering how he managed to get there in the first place. “A shocking incident was reported from Jalahalli Cross, where a man was found sleeping inside a hollow section of a flyover pillar,” read one viral post. “The bizarre sight quickly drew a large crowd, with people gathering around in disbelief and discussing how he even managed to get inside such a narrow and dangerous spot.”

Eyewitnesses told bystanders that the man appeared to have been resting there for quite some time, seemingly oblivious to the commotion outside. Locals expressed concern, pointing out that a flyover pillar is no place for shelter and that staying inside such a structure could be life-threatening. The episode has raised broader questions about urban homelessness, safety, and the apparent lack of monitoring around major public spaces.

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Desperation or Neglect? Man Found Sleeping Inside Flyover Pillar at Jalahalli Cross Highlights Harsh Reality of Urban Poverty

A shocking incident was reported from Jalahalli Cross, where a man was found sleeping inside a hollow section of a flyover pillar. The bizarre sight… pic.twitter.com/s6EWWLnqcO

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Taking note of the viral post, the Bengaluru City Police responded on X and tagged the relevant civic authorities to look into the situation.

@DCPNorthWestBCP @peenyaaps look in to this

— ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ನಗರ ಪೊಲೀಸ್‌ BengaluruCityPolice (@BlrCityPolice) November 11, 2025

Online, reactions ranged from concern to disbelief. A user wrote, “Seriously, this needs to be checked. If that guy is in need of help, we should find ways to help him. If this is just a stunt, then he needs to be taught a lesson.”

Another commented, “They are not poor — they simply don’t want to work. No sympathy for this kind of people.” A third user echoed the common question: “How could he reach the top of the pillar? Hopefully, he is not there with any wrong intentions.”