Aravali-like row in Bengaluru backyard: Bannerghatta park’s ESZ shrinks; SC panel to visit today Share January 2, 2026 minutespedia.in Bangalore A Supreme Court-appointed panel will inspect Bannerghatta National Park today following a plea against the government’s 2018 decision to significantly reduce its eco-sensitive zone. The move, which shrunk the ESZ from 268.9 sq km to 168.