Archive · 1 Jan 2026
Kogilu Layout Demolition Sparks Political Controversy
Some people living in Kogilu Layout in Bengaluru say they have been there for over 25 years, but the government says satellite pictures show no houses before 2016.
The government knocked down their houses, and now there's a big argument.
Some politicians say the government is being unfair and giving houses to people from other states.
Other politicians say they will only help people who really need it.
In another place, Davangere, the government also knocked down houses built on a park.
People there say they have been living there for a long time, but the government says the land is for everyone to use.
Everyone is arguing about who is right and who is wrong.
Residents of Kogilu Layout claim they have lived there for over 25 years, but GBA satellite images show no structures before 2016.
Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar assured a thorough investigation into allegations of illegal transactions and encroachment.
BJP accused the Congress government of diverting houses meant for Kannadigas to illegal migrants from Kerala.
Former minister B. Sriramulu demanded a probe into the backgrounds of the evictees, suggesting some might be from Bangladesh.
Davangere civic body demolished 16 houses built on encroached park land, sparking protests from residents.
- Who
- Residents of Kogilu Layout, Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, BJP, B.Sriramulu
- What
- Demolition of houses in Kogilu Layout and political controversy
- When
- Recent, exact dates not specified
- Where
- Kogilu Layout, Yelahanka, Bengaluru and Davangere
- Why
- Alleged encroachment on public land, political allegations of appeasement and mismanagement
- Location
- Kogilu Layout, Yelahanka, Bengaluru
- Number of Houses Demolished
- 70
- Residents' Claims
- Living there for 25+ years
- GBA's Evidence
- Satellite images show no structures before 2016
- Government's Stance
- No appeasement, housing for eligible evictees
- BJP's Allegation
- Houses meant for Kannadigas given to Kerala migrants
- Investigation
- Joint survey by RGHC, GBA, and Revenue Department
- Davangere Demolition
- 16 houses demolished on encroached park land
Sources
Sriramulu demands probe into housing Kogilu evictees
Houses meant for Kannadigas given to Kerala migrants: BJP
We are not ready to gift anything to encroachers: Shivakumar
Davangere civic body demolishes 16 houses built on encroached park land
Kogilu layout demolition: Satellite images contradict residents’ claims of 25-year habitation
Congress govt creating ‘mini Bangladesh’ in Karnataka, says BJP leader Ashoka
BJP forms ‘fact finding committee’ over Bengaluru eviction
BJP wants NIA to verify Kogilu evictees’ citizenship, accuses Karnataka Govt of creating ‘mini-Bangladesh’
Kogilu illegal layout in Yelahanka a recent settlement, reveal official records