Archive · 11 Jan 2026
Karnataka Traders Threaten Statewide Shutdown Over Cigarette Sales
Some traders in Karnataka, India, are very upset because they feel they are being treated unfairly.
They say that people are making it hard for them to sell their products, especially cigarettes.
The leader of their group, BP Pratap Shetty, said that if they can't sell cigarettes, then no shops will sell them, and this will stop the problems they are facing.
They are so upset that they are threatening to close all their shops across the state to protest.
Karnataka Bakeries, Small Traders’ Federation threatens statewide shutdown over harassment of small traders and bakery owners.
Federation president BP Pratap Shetty condemns harassment and difficulties faced by small businesses.
Traders claim that if cigarettes are not manufactured, no shops will sell them, and harassment will stop.
The current situation is making it difficult for small businesses to operate.
The federation is threatening a statewide shutdown to protest against these issues.
- Who
- Karnataka Bakeries, Small Traders’ Federation
- What
- Threaten statewide shutdown over harassment of small traders and bakery owners
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- Karnataka, India
- Why
- To protest against harassment and difficulties in operating small businesses
- Location
- Karnataka, India
- Issues
- Harassment of small traders and bakery owners
- Action Threatened
- Statewide shutdown
- Organization
- Karnataka Bakeries, Small Traders’ Federation
- Leader
- BP Pratap Shetty