Bandh Demanding Bifurcation Paralyses NC Hills

Haflong (Assam), May 17 : Normal life was paralyzed today following a 60-hour 'Dima Hasao bandh' called by North Cachar Hills Indigenous Students' Forum demanding bifurcation of the district, officials said.

All shops, schools, educational institutions, business establishments and financial institutions remained closed while attendance in government offices was thin.

Vehicles remained off the road though train services were not disrupted and running as per schedule.

There was no report of any untoward incident reported from any other parts of the district.

The bandh began at 5 AM today and is scheduled to end on May 19.

The bandh has been called to demand the bifurcation of North Cachar Hills district which was recently renamed as Dima Hasao district causing resentment among the non-Dimasas of the district.

The bandh has been also supported by North Cachar Hills Indigenous Women’s Forum.