In Pics | Bulldozers raze illegal encroachments in Bengaluru

In the aftermath of heavy rains leading to flood-like situations in Bengaluru, the demolition of apartments built illegally in different parts of the city is in full swing.

After the floods in Bengaluru in the past few days, BBMP has finally listed out buildings to be demolished. Credit: B K Janardhan/ DH Photo

BBMP was in full action as they targeted different areas in the city and demolished the illegal portions. Credit: B K Janardhan/ DH Photo

At Spice Garden Layout in Munnekolala, near Marathahalli, residents were tensed as BBMP demolished portions of compound walls, gates, or steps in front of the houses. Credit: B K Janardhan/ DH Photo

Under the jurisdiction of BBMP, the operation of clearing the encroachments of the Raj canal is actively going on and reportedly a total of 18 encroachments were cleared on September 13. Credit: B K Janardhan/ DH Photo

Eight JCB machines with the corporation engineers, revenue officers, marshals, and police personnel were there during the drive. Credit: B K Janardhan/DH Photo

About 50 meters of encroachment have been cleared and the clearance operation is in process. Credit: B K Janardhan/ DH Photo

The evacuation operation of the encroached areas will continue in the coming days. Credit: B K Janardhan/ DH Photo