Trapped in traffic: Exam-bound kids take 2.5 hours to cover 4km in Bengaluru

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What happened

Schoolchildren faced severe traffic delays on the Varthur-Gunjur stretch.

Many students arrived late for mid-term examinations due to the gridlock.

The evening commute proved even more challenging for returning students.

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  • Reported by Times of India and published Fri, 18 Sep 2026 02:50:44 UTC.

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