As several IT firms decided to shut down following violence on Monday, employees were stranded and could not find transport to reach home.
They feared that the activists would storm into their offices as they did last Friday. Kavya T, a software engineer who works for a firm in Manyata Tech Park, said, "We were told that we could leave. The office was not ready to provide cabs as they feared stone-throwing. We were stranded as there was no public transport either," she said.
Revathi, an employee in a private firm on Old Madras Road, was also held back in office. Even as the office let the employees go at 2 pm, she was able to reach home only at 8 pm. "I was stranded at work. None of the cab services was operational. The office cabs did not ply either," she said.
The violence had a telling effect on ITES companies also. While a few companies made arrangements for speedy transportation of their employees, others requested them to stay on the campus and go late.
A Dell employee told DHthat the company informed its employees to leave the campus early. "I left the office in the afternoon. I am really scared about the impact the violence may have on investments in IT," said another employee of the company.
An employee who was leaving his workplace at a leading auto company said the agitators threw stones at their vehicle. "We were really scared. In the attack, the vehicle's glasses were broken," he said.
ITES workers staying at far-off places suffered a lot. Besides finding it difficult to get their usual vehicles, the employees saw BMTC and Metro cancelling their services all of a sudden.
In an interaction with DH, Happiest Minds CEO Sashi Kumar said the company had told its 24X7 workforce to be prepared for any eventuality.
"We have already declared holiday today and tomorrow. But our critical workforce will continue to serve our clients as usual. If these incidents continue, it will affect our operation. It will eventually compel companies to make arrangements for client service from other locations," he said.
Just as news broke out about violence on Mysuru Road, fuel stations across the city saw a huge rush, anticipating a shutdown.
![]( "Motorists rush to a petrol bunk at Brigade Road junction after violence erupted in the city on Monday. dh Photo/ranju p")
As several IT firms decided to shut down following violence on Monday, employees were stranded and could not find transport to reach home.
They feared that the activists would storm into their offices as they did last Friday. Kavya T, a software engineer who works for a firm in Manyata Tech Park, said, "We were told that we could leave. The office was not ready to provide cabs as they feared stone-throwing. We were stranded as there was no public transport either,” she said.
Revathi, an employee in a private firm on Old Madras Road, was also held back in office. Even as the office let the employees go at 2 pm, she was able to reach home only at 8 pm. "I was stranded at work. None of the cab services was operational. The office cabs did not ply either,” she said.
The violence had a telling effect on ITES companies also. While a few companies made arrangements for speedy transportation of their employees, others requested them to stay on the campus and go late.
A Dell employee told DH that the company informed its employees to leave the campus early. "I left the office in the afternoon. I am really scared about the impact the violence may have on investments in IT,” said another employee of the company.
An employee who was leaving his workplace at a leading auto company said the agitators threw stones at their vehicle. "We were really scared. In the attack, the vehicle’s glasses were broken,” he said.
ITES workers staying at far-off places suffered a lot. Besides finding it difficult to get their usual vehicles, the employees saw BMTC and Metro cancelling their services all of a sudden.
In an interaction with DH, Happiest Minds CEO Sashi Kumar said the company had told its 24X7 workforce to be prepared for any eventuality.
"We have already declared holiday today and tomorrow. But our critical workforce will continue to serve our clients as usual. If these incidents continue, it will affect our operation. It will eventually compel companies to make arrangements for client service from other locations,” he said.
Just as news broke out about violence on Mysuru Road, fuel stations across the city saw a huge rush, anticipating a shutdown.
They feared that the activists would storm into their offices as they did last Friday. Kavya T, a software engineer who works for a firm in Manyata Tech Park, said, "We were told that we could leave. The office was not ready to provide cabs as they feared stone-throwing. We were stranded as there was no public transport either," she said.
Revathi, an employee in a private firm on Old Madras Road, was also held back in office. Even as the office let the employees go at 2 pm, she was able to reach home only at 8 pm. "I was stranded at work. None of the cab services was operational. The office cabs did not ply either," she said.
The violence had a telling effect on ITES companies also. While a few companies made arrangements for speedy transportation of their employees, others requested them to stay on the campus and go late.
A Dell employee told DHthat the company informed its employees to leave the campus early. "I left the office in the afternoon. I am really scared about the impact the violence may have on investments in IT," said another employee of the company.
An employee who was leaving his workplace at a leading auto company said the agitators threw stones at their vehicle. "We were really scared. In the attack, the vehicle's glasses were broken," he said.
ITES workers staying at far-off places suffered a lot. Besides finding it difficult to get their usual vehicles, the employees saw BMTC and Metro cancelling their services all of a sudden.
In an interaction with DH, Happiest Minds CEO Sashi Kumar said the company had told its 24X7 workforce to be prepared for any eventuality.
"We have already declared holiday today and tomorrow. But our critical workforce will continue to serve our clients as usual. If these incidents continue, it will affect our operation. It will eventually compel companies to make arrangements for client service from other locations," he said.
Just as news broke out about violence on Mysuru Road, fuel stations across the city saw a huge rush, anticipating a shutdown.
As several IT firms decided to shut down following violence on Monday, employees were stranded and could not find transport to reach home. They feared that the activists would storm into their offices as they did last Friday. Kavya T, a software engineer who works for a firm in Manyata Tech Park, said, "We were told that we could leave. The office was not ready to provide cabs as they feared stone-throwing. We were stranded as there was no public transport either,” she said.
Revathi, an employee in a private firm on Old Madras Road, was also held back in office. Even as the office let the employees go at 2 pm, she was able to reach home only at 8 pm. "I was stranded at work. None of the cab services was operational. The office cabs did not ply either,” she said.
The violence had a telling effect on ITES companies also. While a few companies made arrangements for speedy transportation of their employees, others requested them to stay on the campus and go late.
A Dell employee told DH that the company informed its employees to leave the campus early. "I left the office in the afternoon. I am really scared about the impact the violence may have on investments in IT,” said another employee of the company.
An employee who was leaving his workplace at a leading auto company said the agitators threw stones at their vehicle. "We were really scared. In the attack, the vehicle’s glasses were broken,” he said.
ITES workers staying at far-off places suffered a lot. Besides finding it difficult to get their usual vehicles, the employees saw BMTC and Metro cancelling their services all of a sudden.
In an interaction with DH, Happiest Minds CEO Sashi Kumar said the company had told its 24X7 workforce to be prepared for any eventuality.
"We have already declared holiday today and tomorrow. But our critical workforce will continue to serve our clients as usual. If these incidents continue, it will affect our operation. It will eventually compel companies to make arrangements for client service from other locations,” he said.
Just as news broke out about violence on Mysuru Road, fuel stations across the city saw a huge rush, anticipating a shutdown.