Slum dwellers protest eviction in Malpur

Palanpur: People of Bharthari community residing on the crematorium road in Malpur town of Aravalli district on Tuesday held a protest against the proposed plan of the local civic body to demolish their huts.
Most people from the community play sarangi and seek alms for a living. Sources said that people of this community have been living on the crematorium road for many years.They added that the dwellers were allegedly being threatened by several people, including local politicians.
On Tuesday, people from Bharthari community held a protest at the district collector’s office and played sarangi. They demanded protection from eviction.
The Bhartharis alleged that a former MLA was also threatening to evict them from their current dwellings and was influencing revenue officials. There is a proposal to build a school building after razing the hutments on the crematorium road.