Karnataka Govt’s Silent Push To Build Sports Complex At Jakkur Aerodrome Triggers Legal And Heritage Concerns
Published on: Jan. 17, 2026, 6:10 p.m. | Source: Free Press Journal
The Karnataka government has quietly approved building an international sports complex on 205 acres of Jakkur Aerodrome land in Bengaluru, reportedly bypassing public disclosure. The site houses a heritage flying school and is restricted to aviation use by a 2017 High Court order. The sports department has been directed to seek court clearance for the project.
