Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 09 2009:
The 24-hour Chandel district bandh called jointly by Kuki Chiefs' Association, Thadou Tribe Council and Thadou Students' Association since last midnight crying foul over the conduct of recruiting primary teachers in respect of Autonomous District Council, Chandel has concluded.
On account of the bandh, vehicular traffic along the Imphal-Moreh Road was affected.
No vehicles were allowed to ply beyond Pallel as well as in the Chandel district headquarters.
Assam Rifles personnel allegedly beat up some of the bandh supporters blocking the roads.
One Hegin Haokip, the driver of the van which was carrying a team of media persons from Imphal, who had gone to collect news about the bandh, too bore the brunt of the fury of the Assam Rifles personnel.