Situation in Terai, east worsens as strike continues

The continued bandh in the Terai for the sixth day has terminally paralysed normal life there and in the eastern region on Monday as well.

Market places, educational institutions and private offices have been closed while vehicles remain away from the highways.

The effect of the strike is more severe today amid fears of fresh clashes between the police and bandh organisers. Over four dozen people had been wounded in various districts on Sunday. Reports say the local administrations of Terai districts have beefed up security.

The curfew in Saptari imposed since Sunday has been lifted while it continues in Nepalgunj. The agitators had burnt down a passenger bus in Siraha last night.

Similarly, the eastern districts also continue to be crippled by the indefinite general strike called by Limbuwans.

The United Madhesi Democratic Front called indefinite strike to put pressure on the government to meet its six point demands. The front has formed a team to hold talks with the government. The talks are yet to be held. nepalnewsc.om ia Feb 18 08

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