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ANSU bandh stalls daily life in Itanagar, police allow emergency and exam travel
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 25 Sep 2026, 04:47 AM
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The All Arunachal Pradesh Students’ Union (ANSU) called a bandh in the state capital Itanagar, halting regular traffic and commerce. Police have permitted movement for emergencies and for students traveling to examinations.
The All Arunachal Pradesh Students’ Union (ANSU) announced a bandh in Itanagar, the capital of Arunachal Pradesh, causing a complete shutdown of routine activities across the city. Shops, offices and public transport were ordered to remain closed as the union sought to make its demands heard.
Law enforcement agencies responded by setting up checkpoints at key entry points and allowing only emergency vehicles and students traveling for examinations to move freely. Police officials said the limited movement was intended to prevent any escalation while still catering to urgent needs.
The bandh disrupted normal commuting patterns, with commuters reporting long queues and delayed services. Despite the widespread inconvenience, authorities recorded no incidents of violence or property damage during the shutdown.
Officials indicated that the situation would be reassessed once the bandh is lifted, and normal traffic and commercial operations are expected to resume shortly after the union calls off the strike.
Law enforcement agencies responded by setting up checkpoints at key entry points and allowing only emergency vehicles and students traveling for examinations to move freely. Police officials said the limited movement was intended to prevent any escalation while still catering to urgent needs.
The bandh disrupted normal commuting patterns, with commuters reporting long queues and delayed services. Despite the widespread inconvenience, authorities recorded no incidents of violence or property damage during the shutdown.
Officials indicated that the situation would be reassessed once the bandh is lifted, and normal traffic and commercial operations are expected to resume shortly after the union calls off the strike.