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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.

Bharat Bandh LIVE: High alert issued in 35 districts in MP

34 companies of security forces and 5000 security personnel deployed. Section 144 imposed in several districts.

Here are the updates:

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1:52 PM, 6 Sep

Shivraj Singh Chouhan spoke on the Madhya Pradesh Bandh situation in Khandwa.
1:19 PM, 6 Sep

Police have identified sensitive spots in the area and have installed 40 cameras and fix pockets in these spots. Over 615 CCTVs and four drones will help police keep a check in the city on Thursday.
1:18 PM, 6 Sep

BJP MP and National Chairman of the All India Confederation of SC/ST Organizations, Udit Raj, has also called the protests ineffective and a conspiracy. "There is no great effect of the stir. Even 10 people can block the road and stop the trains. I suspect a conspiracy behind this because elections are approaching. Those behind this have an animosity with the BJP. "
1:18 PM, 6 Sep

Post-Supreme Court judgment on diluting the SC/ST Act, Dalits across the country were outraged and protested. The protests on April 2, claimed around seven lives and following the massive protest, the Centre filed a review petition against the SC/ST verdict. The daily life came to a halt as Dalit protesters blocked trains, set ablaze vehicles and clashed with police.
10:54 AM, 6 Sep

Petrol pumps to remain closed from 10 am to 4pm today in Bhopal in view of Bharat Bandh
10:53 AM, 6 Sep

Shops in Kota closed in view of Bharat Bandh called by various organisations against the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act amendment.
10:53 AM, 6 Sep

Shops in Lucknow closed due to nation-wide bandh called against amendment to SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.
10:52 AM, 6 Sep

Protests underway in Alwar against SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act amendment.
10:52 AM, 6 Sep

Drones are being used for surveillance in Gwalior. SDM Narottam Bhargavi says,“Lot of security forces deployed. We are fully ready to face any kind of situation. Section 144 imposed at several places. It is very peaceful at present.”
10:33 AM, 6 Sep

Massive traffic jam witnessed during Bharat Bandh in Bihar's Mokama. Protests erupted in Uttar Pradesh's Begusarai and heavy police forces deployed in Lakhisarai.
10:25 AM, 6 Sep

Protesters set fire to tyres in Mokama (pic 1) and block road (pic 3) in Badh during the protests.
10:25 AM, 6 Sep

Shops in Ajmer closed in the view of Bharat Bandh called by various organisations against amendments in SC/ST Act.
10:16 AM, 6 Sep

Protesters in Patna's Rajendra Nagar Terminal railway station in Bihar during Bharat Bandh
10:15 AM, 6 Sep

Protest underway in Thane's Navghar against the amendment to SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.
10:13 AM, 6 Sep

Police says, ”Forces have been divided judiciously across the districts. It has been peaceful till now. Nobody can force anyone to be a part of the bandh.”
10:13 AM, 6 Sep

High alert issued in Bhopal. Around 34 distrcits in Bhopal are on high alert ahead of the bandh. Section 144 CrPc have been imposed in sevral distrcits and 34 units of security forces and 5000 security personnel have been deployed in the state.
10:12 AM, 6 Sep

The security arrangements have been beefed up across especially in Hinduan in Karauli district which had witnessed violent clashes in April earlier this year.
10:12 AM, 6 Sep

Section one 144 was imposed late Wednesday night in Sawai Madhopur city. Special DG (Law and Order) N R K Reddy said that meetings were held with all SPs on Wednesday. “We are keeping a tab over cities which had witnessed some tension during April 2 and later dates, additional forces have been despatched to Sikar, Alwar, Karauli, Gangapur City,” he said.

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