Nine days after the demolition of homes in Kogilu Layout on December 20, families who lived there are caught in a confusion of conflicting surveys. An NGO survey found 167 demolished houses affecting 192 heads of families in Fakeer Colony, Fakeer Colony (New), and Waseem Layout. The Rajiv Gandhi Housing Corporation Limited (RGHCL) survey conducted on December 28 counts close to 200 affected families. Meanwhile, a separate list by local “slum leaders” claims over 350 eligible families, but officials have not accepted this figure due to discrepancies. Residents say some paid about ₹2 lakh over years to local middlemen for plots and services. One resident said, “We paid ₹2.08 lakh to one person here. He arranged the electricity meter box and told us everything was legal. Since 2012, we have been staying here. After the demolition, he threatened us and said we should not reveal anything because we are not literate.” Many families also lost important documents in the demolition. Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar visited the site and said, “Some people have taken ₹1 lakh, even ₹2 lakh, from families and allowed them to illegally build huts on government land. We will not allow sudden slum creation in Bengaluru.” On who took the money, he said, “Our investigation team will verify this.” He added that government documents exist and action will be taken against wrongdoers. Displaced families question why no earlier action was taken on these transactions, and worry that without documents, many will be left out during verification. Officials said they will accept alternative documents like EPIC and ration cards for verification. A senior RGHCL official admitted survey figures differ among departments and announced a joint survey by the GBA, Revenue Department, and RGHCL on Tuesday to get a final count.