Mass eviction of migrant workers in Varthur in Bengaluru after assault on domestic help raises concerns

A week after the brutal assault on a 20-year-old domestic help in Varthur, hundreds of migrant labourers residing in a labour colony along Balagere Road have allegedly been forced to vacate their homes, triggering concerns over displacement and alleged rights violations.

The incident follows the arrest of five men accused of attacking the woman on April 3. The victim had earlier allegedly warned the accused to stop stalking and harassing her. However, on the night of April 3, a group allegedly entered her house, assaulted her with sticks and clubs, and issued death threats, forcing her to reconsider staying in the city.