A daylong bandh was called by radical groups on Sunday at lohardaga. During the bandh, two groups confronted on new road. Through effort from administration, the situation is expected to be brought under control. DC Manjunath Bhajantri and SP Manoj Ratan Chothe came on road and tried to assure the people of necessary action.
The bandh supporters witnessed the shutdown with their groups. The bandh remained successful. However, the people kept their shops closed on their own. No untoward incident was noticed. DC Manjunath Bhajantri and SP Manoj Ratan Chothe said, “The situation has been controlled. There is peace everywhere. Police are deployed at every nook and corner of the city. The people should not care for rumours. If any one found spreading rumours, action will be taken against him.”
During the bandh, the police officers and administrative officers kept on patrolling the whole day. Additional police forces were imposed at sensitive places. The situation was under control till the filing the news. The meetings were called by several groups.
The president of Jai Shree Ram Samity Ranjeet lakra said, “The bandh remained successful entirely. It is matter of regret that the other group also came to protest whereas they should provide us moral support regarding the incident.” He demanded to arrest the culprit soon. The SP and the DC aid that regarding the incident of lawagain two persons have been held. Vishwa Hindu Parishad and Anjuman Islamia called meeting for mutual harmony.