A tense atmosphere gripped the Itanagar Capital Region on Monday as three youth organisations enforced a 12-hour shutdown, demanding the demolition of an alleged illegal mosque at Naharlagun and the deportation of individuals they claim to be illegal migrants.

Despite the bandh being declared “illegal and unlawful” by the district administration, the Indigenous Youth Force of Arunachal (IYFA), Arunachal Pradesh Indigenous Youth Organisation (APIYO) and All Naharlagun Youth Organisation (ANYO) proceeded with the protest, also calling for a complete ban on weekly markets in the Capital Region.

Police preparedness was stepped up significantly, with Inspector General of Police (IGP) Chukhu Apa briefing the media from Police Headquarters, warning agitators of stern legal consequences should p

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