Kogilu Layout Demolition | Over 2,500 People Left Homeless | GBA Action Raises Serious Questions

A major demolition drive carried out at Kogilu Layout near Yelahanka, Bengaluru, has left more than 2,500 people homeless. The operation took place in Fakir Colony and Wasim Colony, which fall under the Byatarayanapura Assembly constituency.

According to officials, the demolition was carried out on Survey No. 99, classified as government gomala land. The operation was executed by the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) with the support of police forces, JCBs, and tractors. Nearly 180 houses were demolished, affecting families that had been residing in the area for over two decades.

Residents claim they were living there for 20–30 years and had invested their lifetime savings to build small homes. Several families allege that they were misled by agents who collected money and assured them of legal documentation. Many households include children, elderly people, pregnant women, persons with disabilities, and daily wage workers.

As per local accounts, electricity supply was disconnected days before the demolition, and no alternative rehabilitation arrangements were provided. Thousands are now living on the streets in harsh weather conditions without access to proper shelter, sanitation, food, or medical care.

The land is reportedly planned for projects under BSWML (Bangalore Solid Waste Management Limited), including bio-methanation and waste processing units. While the land is officially government-owned, concerns have been raised regarding the lack of prior notice, rehabilitation measures, and humanitarian planning.

Reports indicate that several affected families possessed Aadhaar cards, voter IDs, PAN cards, and bank accounts, yet had limited access to government welfare schemes. Child welfare authorities have taken note of the situation, citing health risks among children displaced by the demolition.

This incident raises serious questions about urban governance, accountability, and the role of intermediaries who allegedly profited by misleading vulnerable communities.

Who is responsible for this humanitarian crisis?
Why were families allowed to settle for decades without intervention?
Why was no alternate rehabilitation provided before eviction?

This report highlights the ground reality of Kogilu Layout and the human cost of administrative action.
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