Archive · 10 Dec 2025
Arunachal Bandh Disrupts Capital Complex Life
On Tuesday, December 9, a 12-hour bandh was called in Arunachal Pradesh's Capital Complex by three organizations.
The bandh affected normal life, with markets, banks, and schools closed, and vehicles off the roads.
The organizations demanded the removal of the Capital Jama Masjid in Naharlagun, a ban on weekly markets, and the deportation of people they claim are illegal Bangladeshi immigrants.
The police had put security measures in place and warned against unlawful activities.
The District Magistrate declared the bandh illegal, citing threats to public order and ongoing elections.
Essential services like ambulances, milk supply, and students appearing for examinations were exempt.
The organizations said that if any untoward incident occurs during the bandh, the government should be held responsible.
A 12-hour bandh in Arunachal Pradesh's Capital Complex disrupted normal life on Tuesday, December 9.
The shutdown was called by three organizations demanding the removal of Capital Jama Masjid in Naharlagun, a ban on weekly markets, and the deportation of alleged illegal Bangladeshi immigrants.
Markets, banks, educational institutions, and government offices remained shut, with vehicles staying off the roads.
The police had adequate security arrangements and warned against unlawful activities, urging bandh supporters to maintain restraint.
The District Magistrate declared the bandh illegal, citing threats to public order and ongoing elections, and potential penal action.
- Who
- Indigenous Youth Force of Arunachal (IYFA), Arunachal Pradesh Indigenous Youth Organisation (APIYO), All Naharlagun Youth Organisation (ANYO), Arunachal Pradesh Police, District Magistrate Toko Babu
- What
- A 12-hour bandh disrupting normal life in Arunachal Pradesh's Capital Complex
- When
- Tuesday, December 9, 5 am to 5 pm
- Where
- Capital Complex comprising Itanagar, Naharlagun, Nirjuli, and Banderwa areas
- Why
- To press for the removal of Capital Jama Masjid in Naharlagun, imposition of a total ban on weekly markets, deportation of alleged illegal Bangladeshi immigrants, action against unauthorised settlements, closure of the daily market
- Organizations Involved
- Indigenous Youth Force of Arunachal (IYFA), Arunachal Pradesh Indigenous Youth Organisation (APIYO), All Naharlagun Youth Organisation (ANYO)
- Demands
- Removal of Capital Jama Masjid in Naharlagun, ban on weekly markets, deportation of alleged illegal Bangladeshi immigrants, action against unauthorised settlements, closure of the daily market
- Security Measures
- Adequate security arrangements, warning against unlawful activities, strict police action against law violators
- Government Response
- Bandh declared illegal, violation of fundamental rights, potential penal action
- Exemptions
- Ambulances, milk supply, students appearing for examinations
Sources
12-hour Arunachal’s Capital Complex bandh disrupts normal life
Arunachal: 12‑Hour Bandh Called by Youth Groups Over Mosque, Migration Issue in Itanagar; Heavy Security Deployed
12-Hour Bandh In Arunachal Pradesh Today Against Illegal Immigrants
