Bandh evokes good response in Kundapur, protests held, vehicle damaged
Silvester D'Souza
Daijiworld Media Network - Kundapur
Updated
Kundapur, Sep 2: Kundapur taluk came to a complete standstill in response to the nationwide bandh called by 10 labour unions on Wednesday September 2. In Tallur, the situation turned tense as miscreants pelted stones and damaged a car.
Both private and government buses stayed off the roads, and so also auto rickshaws, trucks and taxis. Hotels, shops, threatres, other businesses, and educational institutions remained closed.
The bandh evoked good response in even in the outskirts and rural areas of Kundapur. In various parts, members of labour unions were seen forcibly closing down shops and stopping vehicles.
People faced much incovenience due to absence of public transport. Only a few private vehicles were seen plying on the roads.
In Tallur, members of labour unions held a protest and damaged a car by pelting stones, following which tense atmosphere prevailed for sometime. The police led by circle inspector Diwakar rushed to the spot and chased away the crowd. The police also ensured that private vehicles could ply without problems. The security was tightened after the stone-pelting incident.
In Kundapur town, CITU and INTUC held a joint procession and blocked roads near Shastri circle. A public meet was also organized. CITU leaders H Narasimha, Suresh Kallagara, INTUC president Laxman Shetty, Narayana Beejady and many others were present. H Narasimha and Suresh Kallagara addressed the protest.
In Byndoor too, the bandh received good response, with buses and auto rickshaws staying off the roads and shops remaining closed. A procession was also held by CITU Byndoor unit. Protestors at Basruru stopped a car belonging to a media person.
Earlier Report
Bandh brings normal life to a halt in Udupi district
Pics: Umesh Marpalli / Silvester D'Souza
Daijiworld Media Network - Udupi/Kundapur
Udupi/Kundapur, Sep 2: The nationwide bandh called by trade unions on Wednesday September 2 received good response in Udupi district.
In Udupi, members of CPIM and labour unions like CITU and Karmika Rakshana Vedike went around the city asking people to pull the shutters on their shops and support the bandh.
Most of the shops and businesses remained closed.
Bus stands in both Udupi and Kundapur wore a deserted look as buses, both private and government stayed off the roads.
However, auto rickshaws and taxis were seen parked in theirs stands and did not join the stir.
Though a few two-wheelers were seen on roads, most people chose to remain indoors.
Most schools and colleges also remained closed due to absence of public transport.
The trade unions will hold a protest in Udupi in sometime.
The police have deployed tight security and no untoward incident has been reported so far.