Arunachal Pradesh: 24-hour bandh disrupts normal life in Itanagar

Guwahati: Normal life in the Itanagar Capital Region (ICR) in Arunachal Pradesh came to standstill following 24-hour bandh called by the Arunachal Pradesh Indigenous Youth Organisation (APIYO).

APIYO had announced a shutdown citing concerns over alleged illegal immigrants and unauthorised mosques and prayer structures. APIYO had announced a shutdown in the capital region from 5 am on June 5 to 5 am June 6.

Meanwhile, the district administration issued a separate public advisory warning against any attempt to enforce the bandh through coercion, intimidation, obstruction of roads, disruption of essential services or interference with lawful public activities. Authorities said strict legal action would be taken against individuals found engaging in forced shop closures, restricting movement or disturbing public order.


The administration urged residents to continue their normal activities and appealed for peace, communal harmony and cooperation with law enforcement agencies. Security arrangements have also been strengthened across the capital region to ensure the uninterrupted functioning of public services and business establishments.