Haryana: Bandh observed in Sirsa

Sirsa, Jul 11: A partial bandh was observed in this district of Haryana today to protest against the alleged ''failure'' of the authorities to improve water and power supplies and to provide other amenities to people.

The call for bandh was given by INLD leader and Zila Parishad Chairman Abhay Singh Chautala, son of former chief minister Om Parkash Singh Chautala.

All shops, commercial establishments and private schools remained closed at most places in the district.

However, government schools and offices were functioning normally. Essential services and transport were exempted from the bandh.

The organisers of the bandh had threatened to intensify the agitation if their demands remained unfulfilled.

UNI