ASSAM TIMES POST

Guwahati: Incidents of violence reported from various areas during indefinite Dima Hasao district bandh called by Indigenous Peoples Forum (IPF), affecting the normal life completely. The IPF called the bandh demanding separate autonomous council by bifurcating the Dima Hasao district.

Bandh supporters and people opposing the bandh clashed at some place, while police used tear gas shells and lathicharge to disperse the fighting groups. Officials said some people sustained injuries, but exact details are awaited. Bandh supporters set ablaze a vehicle and also pelted stones on government vehicles at many places. The district administration had clamped Section 144 and brought the situation under control.

The normal life was paralyzed in Haflong, the district headquarters, and other places with transportation, markets, schools, colleges, business establishments, offices, banks and other installations remaining closed. However, the impact was minimal in Maibong, Dyungbra and some other places of the district. The railway services in the district were not affected by the bandh, official informed.