40 taken into custody as police stop rally by youth seeking jobs

Key Points

1. Hubballi-Dharwad Police stopped a protest rally on Monday due to lack of permission and potential disruption.
2. Around 40 youth were taken into custody.
3. The protest was organized by Janasamanara Vedike.
4. The protesters demanded filling of vacant government posts and relaxation of the upper age limit.
5. Police Commissioner N. Shashikumar deployed personnel and barricades to prevent the rally.
6. A similar rally on October 17 caused a five-hour traffic jam.