Amidst escalating tensions following the Bengaluru Bandh just two days prior, the entire state of Karnataka is now witnessing a state-wide strike initiated by pro-Kannada organizations. The strike has been organized to protest the release of Cauvery river water to Tamil Nadu, a move deemed contentious due to the prevailing drought-like conditions in several districts of Karnataka. In response to potential law and order challenges, the Karnataka police are deploying additional forces across the state. Here are the latest developments on the Karnataka bandh: