Itanagar, Nov. 4 -- The 12-hour bandh called by the People's Rights Action Committee (PRAC) in the Itanagar Capital Region (ICR) on Wednesday passed off peacefully, with normal life partially affected, as shops and commercial establishments remained largely closed.
The shutdown, observed from 5 am to 5 pm, was called to press for the release of people detained in connection with protests against the proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP), besides demands relating to healthcare and road infrastructure.
PRAC chairman Takam Sonia said the committee had decided to call off the bandh following communication from the state government expressing willingness to hold discussions on its demands.
A meeting with government representatives ...