All the houses in the economically weaker section (EWS) quarters, spread across 15 acres and 22 guntas in Bangalore’s upmarket Koramangala, were cleared by the BBMP between January 19 and 21. Photo: Bhagya Prakash K.
At least 2000 families have lost their homes in the demolition drive. Photo: Bhagya Prakash K.
Most of the displaced people are daily wage workers or domestic workers.These families have been forced to stay in the cold and electricity and water supplies have been cut. Photo: Bhagya Prakash K.
Remarkably, despite having lost their homes, some children still make their way to school. Photo: Bhagya Prakash K.
These children seem to be making the most of a bad situation. Photo: Bhagya Prakash K.
An angry young Sanjana said she felt like shooting everyone with her pistol. Photo: Bhagya Prakash K.
Residents attempt to salvage what they can from the rubble after the demolition. Photo: Bhagya Prakash K.
And with what they could salvage, large pipes have been turned into temporary homes. Photo: Bhagya Prakash K.
Some treasures are worth saving. Photo: Bhagya Prakash K.
Others lie lost and forgotten. Photo: Bhagya Prakash K.