Fire guts 20 sheds of labourers in Bengaluru, residents allege sabotage

Fire destroys 20 migrant sheds in Bengaluru while residents away for Bengal polls

Residents suspect foul play, and the police have detained several people, including women, whose identity documents have been reduced to ashes.

Fire guts 20 sheds of labourers in Bengaluru, residents allege sabotage

The affected families were engaged in rag-picking and garbage segregation for their livelihood

Bengaluru Fire Guts 20 Labourer Sheds, Sabotage Alleged

A fire broke out early on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, destroying approximately 20 makeshift sheds inhabited by migrant labourers in Bandepalya, Bengaluru. Fortunately, no casualties were reported as most of the residents were away, having returned to their native places to cast their votes. Those present, primarily women and children, managed to escape the inferno unharmed, but witnessed their belongings turn to ashes. Allegations of Sabotage Emerg…