Date:12/08/2008 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2008/08/12/stories/2008081258130300.htm

Karnataka - Hassan

Bandh total

HASSAN: The response to the Hassan bandh call given by the Karnataka Rajya Raitha Sangha on Monday was total. The sangha had called for the bandh in order to step up efforts to ensure farmers were paid compensation for the lost potato crop. Farmers have been demanding compensation of Rs. 25, 000 an acre.

All shops, schools, colleges, hotels, banks, post offices and petroleum outlets were closed. Students were in for a surprise as they were not aware of the bandh having been called.

When they came to college, they were told that it was a holiday.

KSRTC buses were off the roads for some time.

— Staff Correspondent