In Pictures | Karnataka bandh: Shops closed, less vehicle movement, Kannada activists being detained state-wide

The Karnataka bandh call, given by veteran Kannada activist Vatal Nagaraj, has been backed by nearly 2,000 pro-Kannada organisations and was triggered by the recent assault on a bus crew by pro-Marathi groups in Belagavi. While the broader aim is to 'uphold Kannadiga pride'; autos, cabs and other modes of private transport were disrupted to a certain extent across the state on March 22 due to the 12-hour bandh called by pro-Kannada groups.

Less vehicle movement is seen due to Karnataka Bandh call by pro-Kannada organisations at N R road in Bengaluru.

Police security in front of Town Hall due to Karnataka Bandh call by pro-Kannada organisations in Bengaluru.

Activists held a rally in Karnataka Bandh call by pro-Kannada organisations in Bengaluru.

Shops are closed to support Karnataka Bandh call by pro-Kannada organisations at Avenue Road, Chickpet, BVK Iyengar Road in Bengaluru.

Kannada activists being detained by police due to Karnataka Bandh call by pro-Kannada organisations near Town Hall in Bengaluru.

Less vehicle movement is seen due to the Karnataka Bandh call by pro-Kannada organisations at N R road in Bengaluru.

Kannada activists being detained by police due to Karnataka Bandh call by pro-Kannada organisations near Town Hall in Bengaluru.

Kannada activist Vatal Nagaraj being detained by police due to Karnataka Bandh call by pro-Kannada organisations near Town Hall in Bengaluru.

Kannada activists detained by police due to Karnataka Bandh call by pro-Kannada organisations near Town Hall in Bengaluru.

Kannada activist Vatal Nagaraj detained by police due to Karnataka Bandh call by pro-Kannada organisations near Town Hall in Bengaluru.