Guwahati, June 5 -- Reported by Manoj Kumar Ojha

Tinsukia: Normal life was disrupted across Tinsukia and Dibrugarh districts on Friday as a 48-hour shutdown called by Moran and Motok community organisations came into effect, affecting transport services, business establishments and public movement.

The shutdown, called by the All Moran Students' Union (AMSU), the All Assam Motok Youth Students' Association (AAMYSA) and allied organisations, began at 5 am.

Supporters staged protests at Rupai Siding-Kakopathar Tini Aali in Tinsukia district, where tyres were burnt and vehicular movement was briefly blocked, leading to traffic disruptions.

The organisations are protesting the absence of Moran and Motok representatives in the recently exp...