Normal life in Dimapur was affected following a 12-hour dawn to dusk bandh called by the Western Sumi Students Union (WSSU) in protest against factional clashes and killing of innocent civilians.
Barring some reports of harassment of public including marriage parties by bandh volunteers, the bandh was largely peaceful with no report of any major incident.
Schools, business establishments and banks remained closed for the day but many of the government offices including DC Office functioned as usual though attendance was thin. Movement of vehicles was also disrupted.
The District Administration and police took all precautionary measures to thwart any untoward incident during the period of bandh.DC Dimapur Maongwati and SP Dimapur Liremo Lotha were seen visiting various pockets of the town to ensure maintenance of law and order.
WSSU grateful
Western Sumi Students’ Union (WSSU) has lauded the district administration, Dimapur Municipal Council (DMC), Naga Students’ Federation, Dimapur Naga Students Union, Diphupar Naga Students Union, representatives and local units, volunteers and general public for their support in successful completion of the 12-hour bandh in Dimapur on Friday. WSSU president Kaino Chishi in a press release regretted the inconvenience caused to the general public.