Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Karnataka Forms SIT to Probe Art of Living Land Encroachment
The Karnataka government has set up a special team to look into claims that the Art of Living Foundation took over about 150 acres of land that belongs to Dalit families near Bengaluru.
The team will check land records and other documents to see if the claims are true.
If they find any wrongdoing, they will take legal action.
Dalit groups have been asking for a thorough investigation into this matter.
Karnataka government forms SIT to investigate alleged illegal land encroachment by Art of Living Foundation.
Allegations involve 150 acres of land belonging to Dalit families near Bengaluru.
SIT will examine land records and relevant documents to verify ownership and transactions.
Legal action will be taken if any irregularities or illegalities are found.
Dalit organizations have been demanding a thorough inquiry into the alleged encroachment.
- Who
- Karnataka government, Dalit organizations, Art of Living Foundation
- What
- Formation of a Special Investigation Team to probe alleged illegal land encroachment by the Art of Living Foundation
- When
- Announced on Tuesday
- Where
- Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
- Why
- To investigate allegations of illegal occupation of Dalit land by the Art of Living Foundation
Dalit Organizations
Art of Living Foundation
Land Ownership
Dalit Organizations
Dalit organizations claim that around 150 acres of land belonging to Dalit families has been illegally occupied by the Art of Living Foundation.
Art of Living Foundation
The Art of Living Foundation has not publicly commented on the allegations.
- Location
- Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
- Land Area
- 150 acres
- Investigating Body
- Special Investigation Team (SIT) under the Bengaluru Divisional Commissioner
- Complainants
- Dalit organizations and members of the public
- Legal Action
- To be determined based on investigation findings