The Karnataka government has reversed its stance on demolitions in Kogilu, with Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar stating that no appeasement or free land will be given to encroachers. This decision follows the demolition of over 200 illegally constructed houses on land designated for a waste management project. The government's change of heart reportedly stems from discovering that some residents possessed multiple identification documents, suggesting organized land grabbing. Action is planned against those who facilitated the encroachments, with potential housing under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana for eligible individuals.