Hyderabad, Oct. 18 -- Protests hit Telangana on Saturday, affecting normal life, following the High Court's decision to stay 42 percent reservation for Backward Classes (BCs) in local bodies, media reports said.

Supported by major political parties, a bandh was called in the state by Backward Classes (BC) organisations.

As a result of the call, businesses, educational institutions, and public transport were shut down across Telangana.

After the Supreme Court declined to intervene in the High Court's decision, the BC organisations decided to intensify the protest.

The protests also witnessed the participation of state ministers.

Several people, travelling for Diwali, faced difficulty in reaching their destination.

The protest was tri...