Ukhrul shuts down at UNC's call
Source: The Sangai Express / Mungchan Zimik
Ukhrul, January 23 2014 :
The 12 hours bandth called by UNC at the Naga inhabited area of Manipur against the provocative statement of Jt.
Secretary MHA also to expedite the Naga people movement for alternative arrangement outside the Government of Manipur had a crippling effect in Ukhrul district.
People of Ukhrul responded to the bandh called and effectively observed total shut down of markets, transport service, offices, schools and colleges for 12 hours since 6am till 6 pm.
Volunteers were deployed at most road junctions checking vehicular movements.
No reports of any untoward incident has been received so far in connection with bandh.
TNL president Artax A' Shimray speaking to the media persons at his office expressed gratitude to the people of Ukhrul for extending the utmost co-operation making the UNC bandh meaningful and a success.