Bengaluru, Dec. 29 -- Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday detailed the ongoing demolition drive of illegally built houses in Kogilu village near Yelahanka in Bengaluru, stating that at least 164 sheds have been demolished after issuing notices to the residents.

Siddaramaiah stressed that the residents refused to leave despite being told the sheds had been built on government land.

"A total of 164 sheds were demolished. Notices were issued to all of them. Despite being informed that this was government land and being asked to vacate, they refused to leave," he said.

He stated that the 15 acres of land, which had illegal construction of houses and sheds, was allocated by the Bengaluru Deputy Commissioner for waste disposal. ...