Overview
- Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced that verified families displaced by the Dec. 20 clearances will be allotted about 180 units in Baiyyappanahalli starting Jan. 1, with beneficiary verification to conclude within two days.
- The Karnataka State Human Rights Commission inspected the site, flagged prima facie rights concerns over lack of proper alternatives, and sought official reports within seven days while its investigation wing reviews legality.
- Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar visited Fakir Colony, defended the demolition as necessary on public‑health grounds to protect government land, and said action will target those who allegedly took money to enable illegal sheds.
- Siddaramaiah said sheds built since 2021 on land reserved for solid‑waste management were removed after notices and ordered action against revenue and civic officials for allowing the encroachments.
- Political crossfire intensified as BJP leaders alleged the presence of foreign nationals and demanded an NIA probe, AICC’s K.C. Venugopal urged compassionate rehabilitation, and many displaced families remained in makeshift shelters near the site.