The agitators belonged to Tarini Basti and were peeved with the way the civic body had attempted to throw them out of their homes. They alleged that BMC and other civic agencies had arrived for eviction on October 18 without any prior notice.

However, their strong protest prevented BMC officials from going ahead with the eviction.

The slum-dwellers served a notice of caution on the civic body saying if it attempts to evict them in future, the situation may turn serious. “The corporation will remain responsible for any law and order problem arising out of the future eviction attempt,” an agitator said.

The slum-dwellers also submitted a memorandum to the BMC before vacating the place.