Karnataka is witnessing tension and unrest as various groups and organizations have called for a state-wide bandh over the long-standing Cauvery water dispute. While companies have advised their employees to work from home to avoid any inconvenience, schools and colleges in the state are expected to remain shut on Friday. The bandh, seeking a resolution to the water-sharing issue, has stirred up debates and protests across the state. The Karnataka government has deployed additional police personnel to maintain law and order during the bandh.