March
2000, Bangalore: At this March 2000 BMICP public hearing in Bangalore,
the Deputy Commissioner, Bangalore Urban District promised the release
of public domain documents and a fresh round of hearings once documents
were released.
July 5, 2000, Bangalore: Panel members at a BMICP public hearing in Bangalore,
in July 2000. Public domain documents promised by the Deputy Commissioner,
Bangalore Urban District, during a March 2000 public hearing were still
unavailable to the public.
July 5, 2000, Bangalore: Massive police presence at a BMICP public hearing
in Bangalore, in July 2000. Anyone questioning the project was arrested
by police by order of the Deputy Commissioner, Bangalore Urban District.
The National Human Rights Commission is investigating the matter.