Karnataka Protests Get More Violent, Teargas Used On Campus

Karnataka High Court began hearing a petition challenging the legality of the ban on Tuesday

Karnataka has ordered schools and colleges to shut for three days as protests intensified over a ban on wearing of hijab by students. 

Fresh demonstrations on Tuesday saw officers fire tear gas to disperse a crowd at one government-run campus, while a heavy police presence was seen at schools in nearby towns. 

Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai appealed for calm after announcing all schools in the state would be closed for three days.

"I appeal to all the students, teachers and management of schools and colleges... to maintain peace and harmony," he said.