Bengaluru has repeatedly hit the headlines for a series of demolitions targeting what authorities describe as “undeclared” settlements. Starting with Kogilu Layout and followed by a similar action in Thanisandra, these units have raised questions about the sudden increase in the number of evictions.
When infrastructure development starts, like a subway or a flyover, where do people go? We visited several of these slums to know the current situation.
Reporting by Rishita Khanna
Video and Editing: Ravichandran N
Published – 16 Jan 2026 20:28 IST
