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In several housing societies, tensions have erupted on WhatsApp groups over issues ranging from complaints about food aromas to demands for forensic testing of pet waste.
Bengaluru residents share everyday challenge they face in gates societies | Representative Image
Bengaluru residents have started taking to Reddit to share some of the most unusual WhatsApp group disputes they’ve had with their Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs).
In several housing societies, tensions have erupted on WhatsApp groups over issues ranging from complaints about food aromas to demands for forensic testing of pet waste.
One Reddit user from a Whitefield community described how a pet-related complaint escalated beyond expectations. “Someone actually suggested a forensic test to trace a dog’s poop because the pet owner refused to admit guilt. It became a full‑blown investigation!” the user wrote.
Several posts referenced complaints about cooking smells, including one instance where a resident objected to the aroma of chicken curry.
According to the post, the complainant said the smell was “offensive” to vegetarians, leading to heated arguments in the group.
Another user reported that pet-related issues are often met with quick action on community messaging groups. “Photos of the ‘evidence’ would be circulated on WhatsApp, along with demands to identify the pet and its owner,” the post said.
In one instance, a pet owner denied the allegation and called for DNA testing, insisting it was not animal waste and that the area had CCTV coverage.
In another case, a parent claimed their child had been attacked by a stray dog. Some residents reportedly demanded video evidence before taking any steps. “I felt like becoming an activist just to see how far this madness can go,” one user commented.
Parking disputes were also commonly discussed. One resident shared how repeated damage to their car led them to document incidents in preparation for legal action. “No one is parking there now, but let’s see how long that lasts,” the resident added.
A newly elected RWA president shared his experience dealing with such issues. He said the group had to shut down their WhatsApp chat due to toxic conversations. “Our WhatsApp group became so toxic that we had to shut it down. Now it’s strictly for announcements,” he wrote.
He added that residents frequently misused the group, with some even holding personal conversations there.
“People will call during work hours asking for plumbers instead of logging a ticket. People are petty and inconsiderate, the majority of the time. Some people used to use the RWA WhatsApp chat group as their personal chats, and a couple used to have their flat conversations on that until some other owner called it out.”
The Reddit thread has drawn attention to the everyday challenges of apartment living in Bengaluru, where disputes can escalate quickly and digital platforms often become the first venue for confrontation.
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