New Delhi, Feb. 16 -- Amid an ongoing row over hike in fare of Namma Metro, police have filed FIR against 16 people for protesting againstBangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL)and the Karnataka government,reported Times of India.

The protests were held in response to Bangalore Metro's decision to increase passenger fares by Rs.5 to Rs.10 for the first time since 2017.

According to the Bengaluru police complaint, members of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) staged a protest outside the metro station against the fare revision. They reportedly raised slogans against the metro authority and the state government.

The Cottonpet police have filed a suo motu case against the protesters, citing unauthorized congregation in...