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The Times of India
The Times of India
National
Rajiv Kalkod | TNN

Private transport operators' strike turns violent in Bengaluru

BENGALURU: The strike called by private transport operators in Bengaluru turned violent on Monday, with protestors attacking commuters, cabs and autos.

Also See: Bangalore Bandh News Live

Glasses of the cabs and autos were smashed, tyres were flattened. A rider with a Rapido bike taxi, heading to his office and the captain were attacked, manhandled in Hebbal.

Protestors smashed the glasses of two cabs near Kempegowda International Airport. In many places, eggs were smashed on auto drivers, cabbies and individuals heading to their offices. Also, the traffic was disrupted in many parts of the central business district, particularly around the Majestic area.

Police have detailed several miscreants indulging in violence.

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