Mangaluru: Bundh disrupts normal life in Dakshina Kannada

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangaluru, Nov 13, 2015: The city of Mangaluru as well as other parts of the district are observing a bundh on November 13, Friday as per the call given by Hindu organisations including the Bhajrangdal and the VHP to  oppose the killing of a youth  near BC Road and also  to condemn the violence  in the aftermath of Tipu Jayanthi celebrations. Normal life has been thrown totally out of gear with buses as well as autorickshaws too off the roads. Very few private vehicles are seen on the roads.

 

 

 

 

 

It may be recalled here that a youth named Harish was stabbed to death near BC Road on Thursday.  The District Administration has already declared a holiday for  educational institutions. Prohibitory orders under Section 144 are also in force.

Meanwhile, there are some stray incidents of creating road blockades by burning tyres at Ullal, Padua and Bikarnakatte.

Police have stepped up security across the city as well as the district to avert any untoward incident.  They  are also seen  warning the public  through public address system  against gathering in large numbers in public places.