The apex court’s direction comes at a time when Karnataka has repeatedly raised concern over low rainfall and an imminent drought. Metro rail operations were suspended after groups of protestors attacked and burnt some vehicles bearing Tamil Nadu number plates. Farmers and pro-Karnataka groups protesting against alleged assaults on Kannadigas in Tamil Nadu burnt vehicles and threw stones at Tamil Nadu registered vehicles. The apex court’s direction comes at a time when Karnataka has repeatedly raised concern over low rainfall and an imminent drought. The chief minister took it upon himself to enforce the court’s order,” senior counsel Fali.

Source: Mint September 12, 2016 06:49 UTC