Protesters hurl stones at police, vandalise buses as app cab, bike strike turns violent in Bhubaneswar

App-based drivers' strike in Bhubaneswar escalated into violence on Wednesday. Protesters allegedly threw stones at police and vandalized government buses. The drivers and riders began their cease-work protest on August 17. Their demands include fare hikes and social security benefits for drivers. The situation has since returned to normal with traffic resuming.