Normal life is disrupted in Karnataka due to the day-long bandh called by the ruling BJP today to protest Governor H R Bhardwaj's sanction for prosecuting Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa in alleged land scams. Majority of shops and business establishments across the state remain closed while schools, including government-run ones, declared a holiday as a precautionary measure.Transport authorities maintained skeletal bus services in the Capital city, causing hardship to commuters. The Governor has directed DGP Ajai Kumar Singh to take all security measures to ensure that there is no trouble during the bandh and to deal firmly with anti-social elements. City Police Commissioner Shankar Bidri has promulgated two-day prohibitory orders from today. The DGP said elaborate security arrangements have been made and additional forces have been deployed in sensitive areas. According to the police, no untoward incident has been reported so far.
News On AIR | January 22, 2011 10:27 AM
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