IMPHAL, May 15: The bandh called by the `JAC against the brutal killing of Dayananda and Premananda and inhuman torture of Konthoujam Bishal` has greatly affected normal life in the State.
However no untoward incident was reported till late evening.
The bandh was called in protest against the act of killing and beating of the young labourers allegedly by Kuki Revolutionary Front (KRF) who are under the tripartite Suspension of Operation (SoO) with the Government of Manipur and Government of India.
A large number of bandh supporters which include womenfolk were seen on NH-37 in between Patsoi and Moidangpok. The same scene was also seen at NH-2 in between Khabam Lamkhai and Sekmai and Maharabi.
Bandh supporters were seen blocking roads using logs, stones and burning tyres in most parts of Greater Imphal.
Brief confrontation between security personnel and bandh supporters were seen in various places.
A large number of bandh supporters were seen in areas where curfew has been imposed since 11:30 am yesterday by an order of District Magistrate, Imphal West.
Police had to fire tear gas shell to disperse the bandh supporters however no casualty was reported.
Interstate as well as inter district passenger services were off the road. In the late afternoon some loaded trucks and passenger vehicles escorted by security forces came to Imphal from Mao on NH-2. However bandh supporters attacked them by pelting stones causing some minor damages to the vehicles.
Almost all the shops, business establishments, markets, schools, colleges and other educational institutions, banks, petrol pumps remained closed for the day.
Attendance at the government offices were also very less.
Even private vehicles were seen in countable number on the roads.
The bandh has also seriously affected normal life in the hill districts too.
Meanwhile, an order issued today by the District Magistrate, Imphal West has said the areas covered by the curfew have been extended.