Guwahati, Aug. 28 -- A 12-hour complete shutdown, immobilised Assam-Arunachal border near Ruksin, area of East Siang District on Thursday (August 28), as locals protested against the pollution caused by a silicon factory, operating in the Niglok Industrial Growth Centre (IGC).

The demonstration was organized by the Pollution Affected People's Forum, which demanded the immediate relocation and closure of the Aether Alloys LLP factory.

According to media reports, the bandh, which lasted from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m., brought traffic to a standstill, leaving hundreds of vehicles stranded and forcing the closure of shops and businesses.Protesters gathered at the Ruksin check gate, raised slogans against both the state government and the factory man...