Agartala : A group of surrendered militants has called for a bandh (general strike) on September 4, threatening to block the National Highway as well as rail routes on the day, triggering concern among commuters and local authorities.
Ahead of the proposed shutdown, those who called for the bandh reportedly inspected the Barmura and Mandai areas, apparently to assess strategic points for enforcing the blockade.
Details regarding the specific demands behind the call for the bandh have not yet been made clear. The proposed disruption to both road and rail connectivity is expected to affect commuters and transport of goods across the affected stretches on the day of the strike.
Local administration and security agencies are likely to closely monitor the situation ahead of September 4, given the sensitivity surrounding the involvement of surrendered militants in the call for the shutdown.