Protests, match and festivals bring Bengaluru traffic to a standstill

Bengaluru traffic faced a standstill on Saturday due to a combination of protests, a cricket match, and festivals. The Central Business District (CBD) remained gridlocked until nearly midnight as the cricket match was abandoned due to rain, causing spectators to leave the stadium. Despite the match cancellation, the barricades and bus arrangements continued to cause congestion.

Mysuru Road experienced slow-moving traffic, with car users taking to the road on Saturday. City railway stations were also unusually busy, with passengers pushing each other in a packed situation at SMVT station.