Bengaluru Protests And Violence: 5 Pics From Social Media

Protests in Bengaluru against new rules for provident fund withdrawals escalated into a riot today as buses and cars were burnt and massive traffic jams were reported across the city.

  • Thousands of workers blocked traffic on the highway, causing five-hour jams in the IT city.
    Thousands of workers blocked traffic on the highway, causing five-hour jams in the IT city.
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  • The mob also set afire vehicles parked near the police station.
    The mob also set afire vehicles parked near the police station.
  • Several vehicles were vandalised and torched by protesters.
    Several vehicles were vandalised and torched by protesters.
  • A police officer allegedly fired in the air when he was surrounded by a mob.
    A police officer allegedly fired in the air when he was surrounded by a mob.
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  • Garment industry workers threw stones at a police station.
    Garment industry workers threw stones at a police station.