Chaibasa/Seraikela (Jharkhand), Oct 29 (PTI) The 12-hour bandh, called by the BJP's Jharkhand unit in West Singhbhum and Seraikela-Kharsawan districts, evoked lukewarm response on Wednesday with schools, offices and business establishments functioning as usual and normal vehicular movement noticed, officials said. Supporters of the BJP took out rallies in the region to enforce the bandh, but their attempts were foiled, West Singhbhum Superintendent of Police (SP) Amit Renu told PTI.

The bandh from 6 am to 6 pm in the two districts of the Kolhan region had been called by the BJP to protest against the alleged baton-charge on tribals during a demonstration in Chaibasa town on Monday night.

“A few persons took out rallies in support of the bandh, but their attempt was foiled. Traffic moveme

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