Karnataka Bandh: Pro-Kannada Outfits Protest Against Release Of Cauvery Water, Over 50 Held

Pro-Kannada outfits are observing a state-wide bandh in Karnataka against the release of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu. (Image Source: X/@ANI)

The groups staged protest in various parts of the state. Some were even seen protesting outside the Bengaluru Airport. (Image Source: X/@ANI)

Women activists were also seen protesting on the streets. The bandh has got the backing of both BJP and JD(S). (Image Source: X/@ANI)

Bengaluru police detained several protesters who were agitating against the release of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu as the issue continues to increase tensions between the two southern states. (Image Source: X/@ANI)

Mallikarjun Baladandi, Additional SP of Bengaluru Rural district said that over 50 people have been taken into custody and police have made proper arrangements in view of the bandh. (Image Source: X/@ANI)

According to PTI, 'Kannada Okkuta', an umbrella body for Kannada outfits including factions of Karnataka Rakshana Vedike, Kannada Chalavali (Vatal Paksha) and various farmers’ bodies has called for the statewide shutdown. (Image Source: X/@ANI)