Updated: September 30, 2023 12:09 AM IST 
Karnataka Bandh, 29 September Updates: Entire Karnataka is observing a bandh on Friday (September 29) following two days of strikes in Bengaluru. The statewide bandh was called by a group of farmers and pro-Kannada organisations in protest against the release of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu during a state drought. State police have heightened security measures, and the Bengaluru Police imposed Section 144 in the city until 12 AM on Saturday as part of these security measures. Farmers in the Mandya region have been staging continuous protests against the release of Cauvery water to the neighbouring state.
Karnataka Bandh LIVE Updates: Kannada film industry comes out in support
The Kannada film industry joined the bandh called to oppose release of Cauvery Water to Tamil Nadu. Actors Shivarajkumar, Darshan, ‘Duniya’ Vijay and Dhruva Sarja were among those who took part in the protest held near Sri Gururaja Kalyana Mantapa.
Karnataka Bandh LIVE Updates: Pro-Kannada organisation members stage protest in a unique way | Watch
#WATCH Karnataka: Members of pro-Kannada organisation stage protest in a unique way over the Cauvery water issue, in Bengaluru. pic.twitter.com/XcgKnKFHPc
— ANI (@ANI) September 29, 2023
Karnataka Bandh LIVE Updates: BMTC, KSRTC and Metro were running, with less commuters in them.
Karnataka Bandh LIVE Updates: The bandh hit life throughout the state, though no incident of violence has been reported as yet.
Karnataka Bandh LIVE Updates: Farmers’ association members hold ‘Rail Roko’ protest in Mandya | Watch
#WATCH | Members of farmers' association in Karnataka's Mandya hold 'Rail Roko' protest over the Cauvery water sharing issue. pic.twitter.com/HQEqTmdBHG
— ANI (@ANI) September 29, 2023
Karnataka Bandh LIVE Updates: Farmers’ association members hold ‘Rail Roko’ protest in Mandya | Watch
#WATCH | Members of farmers' association in Karnataka's Mandya hold 'Rail Roko' protest over the Cauvery water sharing issue. pic.twitter.com/HQEqTmdBHG
— ANI (@ANI) September 29, 2023
Karnataka Bandh LIVE Updates: 44 flights cancelled to & from Karnataka
A total of 44 flights to and from Karnataka have been canceled, affecting routes from Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Mangaluru, and other destinations. These cancellations consist of 22 inbound flights to Bengaluru and 22 outbound flights.
Karnataka Bandh LIVE Updates: Farmers’ association in Trichy stage protest by standing in Cauvery water, over Cauvery water release issue. | Watch
#WATCH | Farmers' association in Tamil Nadu's Trichy stage protest by standing in Cauvery water, over the Cauvery water release issue.
They are demanding the release of the Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu. pic.twitter.com/XySYpO3Fhe
— ANI (@ANI) September 29, 2023
Karnataka Bandh LIVE Updates: Karnataka: Pro-Kannada outfits hold protest at Freedom Park | Watch
#WATCH | Karnataka: Pro-Kannada outfits hold protest on Cauvery water sharing issue in Freedom Park, Bengaluru. pic.twitter.com/WrTUYt2rEX
— ANI (@ANI) September 29, 2023
Karnataka Bandh LIVE Updates: Pro-Kannada organisation members protest at Bengaluru’s Freedom Part | Watch
VIDEO | Pro-Kannada organisation members protest in Freedom Part, Bengaluru over Cauvery issue.#KarnatakaBandh pic.twitter.com/xwr1ADwtKL
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) September 29, 2023
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