Tiwa bandh total, peaceful

The 12 hour Tiwa bandh ended paralyzing normal life on Monday. Called by the All Tiwa Students Union along with five other organizations, the bandh was by and large peaceful in Raha and its adjoining areas Dharamtul, Ahatguri, Barapujia, Phulaguri, and Demow.

Roads remained deserted. Shops and markets, schools and colleges, banks and officers remained closed for the day following the band call bandh demanding Sixth Schedule status to the Tiwa-dominated areas.