The dawn to dusk Itanagar bandh called by All Nyishi Youth Association (ANYA) began at 5 AM today though the Capital Deputy Commissioner had declared it illegal. The bandh has been peaceful so far except minor incident and 20 bandh enforcers were rounded up, Superintendent of Police Devender Arya said.
The ANYA has called the bandh to press for its various demands though parent body, the Nyishi Elite Society had asked to withdraw thee bandh.
Government offices recorded thin attendance, traders and financial institutions downed their shutters while schools were open with teachers but without students, officials said.