Bharat Bandh: Normal life affected in several states
Bhopal, Sep 6: A 'Bharat bandh' has been called by some organisations to protest against the SC/ST Amendment Act following which security has been beefed up across the country. High alert has been issued in 35 districts across the state in view of Bharat Bandh against amendments in SC/ST Act.
34 companies of security forces and 5000 security personnel deployed. Section 144 imposed in several districts.
Here are the updates:
#Rajasthan: Shops in Kota closed in view of #BharatBandh called by various organisations against the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act amendment. pic.twitter.com/YxrYrQH2eq
— ANI (@ANI) September 6, 2018
#Rajasthan: Protests underway in Alwar against SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act amendment. #BharatBandh pic.twitter.com/YgWgHWeZLJ
— ANI (@ANI) September 6, 2018
#Bihar: Protesters set fire to tyres in Mokama (pic 1) and block road (pic 3) in Badh during #BharatBandh protests. pic.twitter.com/RRUbZlMxRs
— ANI (@ANI) September 6, 2018
#Maharashtra: Protest underway in Thane's Navghar against the amendment to SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. #BharatBandh pic.twitter.com/f2Cn5jrEn5
— ANI (@ANI) September 6, 2018
Bhopal: High alert issued in 35 districts across the state in view of #BharatBandh against amendments in SC/ST Act. 34 companies of security forces and 5000 security personnel deployed. Section 144 imposed in several districts. #MadhyaPradesh pic.twitter.com/OLcRV9pjxy
— ANI (@ANI) September 6, 2018