India’s Silicon Valley shuts down as riots force startups to a grinding halt

A strike in Bangalore has led to violence and crippled the city. Photo credit: patticake1601.

Bangalore, India’s Silicon Valley, seems to have troubles that never stop – if it’s not traffic, it’s the fear of an impending meltdown. This week, in a city known for its mild climate, a violent strike is burning the city and its many startups.

#CauveryIssue: #Section144 CrPC Is Imposed In Bengaluru City From 12-09-2016 to 14-09-2016.Strict action shall b initiated agnst miscreants

— BengaluruCityPolice (@BlrCityPolice) September 12, 2016

A dispute over water-sharing with a neighboring state spun out of control on Monday bringing the tech city to a halt. In turn, the government imposed a curfew that bans unlawful assembly armed with deadly weapons.

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Bangalore is no stranger to strikes with different political groups or factions making various demands of the government, but the violence this time has left Bangaloreans rattled.

Water is fiery !
56 vehicles burnt in a day and loss approximately 250 crores !#Cavery #BangaloreBandh pic.twitter.com/PszikqpXHj

— Abhijit Karande (@abhiasks) September 12, 2016