Bhubaneswar: A day after 13 suspected Bangladeshi nationals were detained in Jagatsinghpur, a 12-hour bandh called by the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP), seeking action against infiltrators, disrupted life in Keonjhar district on Tuesday.

The outfit is observing the band from 6 am to 6 pm to press for identification of individuals staying illegally and causing unrest in the region. ADVERTISEMENT

According to sources, businesses, shops, and schools remained shut while most private and commercial vehicles stayed off the roads. Complete shutdown and minimal traffic were reported in areas, including Keonjhar, Champua, Joda, Barbil, Patna, Ghasipura, and Anandapur. VHP leaders and supporters were seen picketing at various locations from early morning, enforcing the bandh and urging people to ke

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