Bengaluru has repeatedly made headlines for a series of demolitions targeting what authorities describe as “undeclared” settlements. Beginning with Kogilu Layout and followed by similar action in Thanisandra, these drives have raised questions about the sudden surge in evictions. When infrastructure development like a metro or a flyover is undertaken, where do the people go? We visited few of these slums to know about the current situation. Reporting: Rishita Khanna Video & Editing: Ravichandran N Published – January 16, 2026 08:28 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 ‘Thank you, Maharashtra’: On civic poll results, PM Modi says NDA’s record of development struck a chord Scientific report on Ayyappa temple gold claddings filed; SIT to examine findings