The workers alleged that instead of being treated as victims, they were detained the following day by police after being labelled as ‘Bangladeshis’ in the presence of the media. | Photo Credit: Getty Images A group of migrant labourers from West Bengal have approached the Karnataka State Human Rights Commission (KSHRC), alleging arson, illegal detention, police assault, and the demolition of their homes in HSR Layout in Bengaluru. According to the complaint, around 25 sheds at Shyam Sundar Palya were set on fire by unidentified miscreants in the early hours of April 27 (Monday), destroying all belongings, including original documents. The labourers said nine people were inside at the time and narrowly escaped, while an LPG cylinder also exploded during the blaze. Published – April 29, 2026 07:46 pm IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation CBSE refutes glitch claims, says Class 12 results expected in third week of May Govt.’s claim of reduction in power tariff deceptive, alleges CPI(M)