BDA bulldozer action in Saraipalya triggers anger; residents allege no notice
Bengaluru: Allegations have surfaced that the Bangalore Development Authority carried out a sudden demolition drive in Saraipalya early morning without issuing any prior notice, leaving several families shocked and distressed.
Local residents alleged that bulldozers arrived at daybreak and began demolishing houses without any warning. They said no notices or prior intimation were served before the operation. The sudden eviction triggered strong resentment among the affected families, who claimed their homes were razed while they were still inside or just waking up.
Reacting to the incident, journalist Mohammed Zubair shared a video of the demolition and raised questions over the manner in which the operation was conducted.
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“North Bengaluru’s Saraipalya saw a demolition drive early this morning that has left residents shaken. The BDA action has rendered many families homeless. People woke up to JCBs, not notices. Locals say no prior warning was given. Homes were demolished at dawn. Household items were thrown onto the roads. Families are left clueless about where to go, with children without food and even milk. Is this a lawful eviction? Even if action was required, should the government not have acted with humanity and compassion instead of disrupting lives overnight? An administration without compassion is unacceptable,” Zubair wrote.
The incident has once again raised concerns over eviction procedures and the need for due process, with residents questioning whether the demolition was carried out in accordance with legal guidelines.
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Experience comes when you play bigger teams in bilateral series: Rashid Khan
Chennai (PTI): Afghanistan skipper Rashid Khan called for more bilateral series against stronger cricketing nations after his team signed off from the T20 World Cup on a high, defeating Canada in their final group match here on Thursday.
Afghanistan played some exhilarating cricket, going down to South Africa in a gripping second Super Over after the scores were tied, a humdinger that provided one of the early thrills of the World Cup.
However, the spin-bowling stalwart said Afghanistan could make significant strides if they get regular opportunities to compete against stronger cricketing nations.
"Couple of areas to improve, with the batting, the middle order got a bit stuck against the big teams, and then with the bowling the death overs. That comes when you play the bigger teams in bilateral series," said Rashid after his team defeat Canada by 82 runs, with him returning excellent figures of 2 for 19.
The stalwart said the side had arrived well prepared for the tournament and produced some breathtaking cricket, but admitted the narrow defeat to South Africa proved costly and remained a painful setback.
"We were well-prepared (for the tournament), we played some unbelievable cricket. The game against South Africa, that really hurt everyone. We had to win one of those (first two) games and see how the tournament unfolded. We'll take some positive things from this World Cup and look forward," he said.
With head coach Jonathan Trott set to part ways with the team, Rashid described the departure as an "emotional" moment for the side.
"I think we had some wonderful times with him. Where we are now, he played a main role. It's emotional to see him leave us, but that's how life is. We wish him all the best and somewhere down the line we see him again."
Ibrahim Zadran, who was named Player of the Match for his unbeaten 95 off 56 balls, said it was satisfying to finally register a substantial score after two below-par outings.
"I enjoyed it, didn't play better cricket in first two innings, which I expect. Wanted to back my skills, really enjoyed it. Pressure was there, it's there all the time. I want to put myself in pressure situations and enjoy it," said Zadran.
"Wanted to play positive cricket, rotate strike and punish bad ball, create partnerships and this is what I have done."
