General strike in Bengaluru: Workers protesting around Town Hall detained and arrested

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The workers who demanded repeal of the labour codes, were detained, arrested and removed from the spot by the police

Updated - February 12, 2026 01:22 pm IST - BENGALURU

Police detain members of various trade unions who were protesting in front of Town Hall, as part of the all-India general strike in Bengaluru on February 12, 2026.

Police detain members of various trade unions who were protesting in front of Town Hall, as part of the all-India general strike in Bengaluru on February 12, 2026. | Photo Credit: Sudhakara Jain

Thousands of workers and trade union activists gathered at Town Hall in Bengaluru in response to the general strike called by the joint committee of trade unions against the four labour codes on February 12.

The workers who demanded repeal of the labour codes, were detained, arrested and removed from the spot by the police. 

Published - February 12, 2026 12:56 pm IST

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