Bandh in Arunachal's Lower Subansiri over mosque construction

A 24-hour bandh was called in Lower Subansiri district of Arunachal Pradesh by the Ziro unit of the ST Bachao Andolan Committee.

The bandh started at 5 am and brought normal life to a standstill.

The protesters are demanding the demolition of two mosques that are currently under construction.

The police reported that the shutdown was peaceful, with no untoward incidents.

The protesters cooperated with the district administration and police, staying away from the main highway.

The highway was kept open for commuters, and students appearing for pre-board examinations were allowed to write their tests.

The bandh was declared illegal by the deputy commissioner-in-charge, who issued prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the BNSS, 2023.