30 hrs gen strike affects normal life in different districts
Source: The Sangai Express
Jir/Bpr/Tbl, March 10 2019:
The ongoing 30 hrs total shutdown called by STDC affected normal life in different parts of Jiribam District at Nungba, Tamenglong etc, while vehicles stayed away off the Imphal-Jiribam road.
Most of the main markets and road wore a deserted look.
Strict security measures were put in place by Jiri police and CDOs to thwart any unwanted incidents.
No undesirable incidents have been reported so far till the filing of this report.
Bishnupur: The 30 hrs bandh called by Scheduled Tribe Demand Committee (STDC) also affected normal life at Bishnupur District.
Main markets of the districts including Kumbi market, Moirang market, Kwakta market, Ningthoukhong market, Bishnupur market, Oinam market and Nambol market wore deserted look as women vendors did not turn up to sell their products while passenger vehicles stayed off the road.
Bandh volunteers blocked road at various parts of district in support of the demands made by STDC.
Thoubal: The 30 hrs bandh called by STDC also disturbed nornal life in different parts of Thoubal district.
Main markets in the district at Thoubal, Yairipok and Wangjing wore deserted look and all shops remained closed.
Passengers vehicles also stayed off the road.