44 flights cancelled at Bengaluru airport due to statewide bandh
Kempegowda International Airport on Friday due to the statewide bandh called by Kannada Okkoota' to oppose the release of water to Tamil Nadu received a good response in Bengaluru and other southern parts
“44 flights including 22 arrivals and 22 departures have been cancelled today,” said PRO, Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru.
On Thursday, the Bengaluru Aiport issued an advisory saying, “We anticipate disruption in transport services. Passengers are advised to plan their travel to and from the Airport accordingly.
Passengers are requested to follow alerts from respective airlines, law enforcement agencies and media releases for further updates.”
The Karnataka bandh received a good response in Bengaluru and other southern parts of the State disrupting normal life.
Authorities have clamped prohibitory orders under Section 144 of Criminal Procedure Code in Bengaluru Urban, Mandya, Mysuru, Chamarajanagara, Ramanagara and Hassan districts, and declared a holiday for schools and colleges there.
'Kannada Okkoota' is an umbrella organsation of Kannada and farmers' outfits. A Bengaluru bandh was observed over the same reason on Tuesday.
Most of the shops, business establishments and eateries in Cauvery basin districts such as Mandya in southern part of the State downed their shutters.
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