Protestors allege police manhandling during Bengaluru protest; police cite law and order concerns

Protests in Bengaluru on Monday, demanding the immediate resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar, saw protestors alleging police manhandling. Police Commissioner Seemant Kumar Singh stated that action was necessary at KR Circle because it is a crucial junction and that the protest was against land acquisition for the proposed Bidadi township project. He added that the protest was against the High Court order, which restricts demonstrations to Freedom Park.