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Bengaluru Police Commissioner warns against forced participation in Karnataka bandh

Bengaluru City Police Commissioner Seemant Kumar Singh has issued a warning against the use of force or intimidation during a statewide bandh scheduled for Thursday. The bandh was called by various organisations in response to a recent Cauvery Water Management Authority order regarding water allocation to Tamil Nadu. Police have stated that no individual or establishment should be compelled to participate, close their business, or obstruct traffic against their will, and have promised adequate security measures to maintain order.

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A photo of a city scene in Bengaluru
File photo: Matthew T Rader / CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

What Happened

Bengaluru City Police Commissioner Seemant Kumar Singh announced on Wednesday that no person or organisation should be forced to participate in the statewide bandh scheduled for Thursday. The police directive explicitly prohibits threatening individuals, compelling the closure of shops or establishments, and obstructing traffic or public movement. Authorities have confirmed that security arrangements are in place to prevent violence and protect public property during the protests.

The bandh was organised by various groups to protest the recent Cauvery Water Management Authority order concerning the allocation of Cauvery river water to Tamil Nadu. While some organisations have called for the demonstration, others have informed the police that they do not support the action. The police have warned that any use of force, threats, or damage to property will result in legal action.

Key Facts

  1. Bengaluru City Police Commissioner Seemant Kumar Singh issued a statement regarding the statewide bandh.
  2. The bandh was called for Thursday, August 13.
  3. The protest was organised in response to a Cauvery Water Management Authority order on water allocation.
  4. Police warned that forcing individuals to participate or closing shops against their will is prohibited.
  5. Authorities have deployed security measures to ensure public order.

The Timeline3

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  1. 12 Aug

    1. DHDeccan Herald
      'No one should be forced to join': Bengaluru Police commissioner ahead Karnataka bandh

  2. 13 Aug

    1. DHDeccan Herald
      No one can be forced to join Karnataka bandh today: Bengaluru police chief Seemant Kumar Singh
    2. MiMint
      Karnataka Bandh LIVE Updates: Bengaluru Police warns of legal action on use of force, threats, damage to property

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