India, Aug. 11 -- Normal life was affected in parts of Jharkhand on Tuesday as BJP workers enforced a state-wide bandh in protest against police action on job aspirants during their march to the state assembly a day ago over alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations.

Most schools and business establishments remained closed, while vehicular movement was very low in the state capital Ranchi and several other cities.

BJP workers blocked roads in Kishorganj, Argora and Kanke area in Ranchi, the police said.

They also burnt tyres at Harmu Chowk and Kishorganj Chowk, a senior officer said.

The shutdown, announced after the police used water cannons, tear gas shells and batons against protesters in Ranchi on Monday, was being observ...