Bengaluru, Aug. 9 -- Bengaluru witnessed high emotions on Friday as scores of admirers of Kannada cinema icon Dr Vishnuvardhan assembled outside Abhiman Studio in Kengeri, furious over the sudden demolition of a structure at the spot where the actor was laid to rest in 2009.

The overnight action, carried out under police protection and reportedly with the court's approval, has reignited long-standing tensions over the site. The land, once owned by veteran actor Balakrishna's family, has been at the centre of a prolonged property dispute, The New Indian Express reported.

Dr Vishnuvardhan, who passed away on December 30, 2009, was cremated within the studio premises. Fans have since campaigned for a permanent memorial to honour him, urgin...