Thousands of people living in municipal buildings in Byculla have written to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), stating that they are ready to risk their lives, but not vacate their buildings. The 11 buildings consisting of 276 flats, home to nearly a thousand people, have been declared as dangerous by the BMC. The planning authority on Saturday decided to disconnect the water and electric supply to these buildings, but they were unable to do so as it met with strong opposition from the tenants.

Residents of dilapitated buildings in Byculla protest the BMC orders. Pic/Shadab Khan