‘Serious concern’: Bengaluru bulldozer action draws Pakistan’s attention; no minority appeasement in crackdown, says DK Shivakumar

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar rejected allegations of minority appeasement regarding encroachment handling, stating strict action against facilitators and humanitarian aid for eligible evictees. He asserted that land rights would be reviewed and recent encroachments scrutinized, while also dismissing criticism from Kerala MPs and Pakistan’s foreign minister.