BENGALURU : A text message that gave stranded migrant workers a deadline to register their names to leave Karnataka or be left back caused panic and confusion among this section of people in Bengaluru on Tuesday. "If you want to travel by Shramik Trains, SMS YES followed by 6 digits of Seva Sindhu application to 161 from registered mobile number before 6 pm 26 May" read a text message sent around noon to workers.
The incident added to fears and confusion among migrant workers who are stranded in Bengaluru and other parts of Karnataka and have been waiting near police stations, large grounds and other public areas for their turn to return home.