Overview
- Three former residents filed a PIL in the Karnataka High Court alleging over 300 homes in Wasim and Fakir colonies were demolished without the notices required under Supreme Court guidelines.
- The Karnataka State Human Rights Commission inspected the site and issued interim recommendations for temporary housing, hot meals, clean water, mobile health services and sanitation facilities.
- More than 150 families who were told they would receive housing by January 1 have not been allotted homes, with officials indicating decisions are likely only after January 5 as eligibility rules are finalized.
- A BJP fact-finding team led by MLA S.R. Vishwanath said about 95% of the razed structures were built in the past two years and alleged some residents were charged Rs 3.5–4 lakh for sheds, urging action against those involved.
- Displaced families announced a rally on Sunday and the BJP scheduled a protest on January 5, while a complaint to the State Minorities Commission seeks action over R. Ashok’s remarks at the site.