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Assam Bandh (Strike) in Nagaon

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A policeman keeps strong vigil on deserted National Highway 37 in Nagaon, Assam during the 12 hrs Assam Bandh called by Bajrang Dal.
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The business and commercial establishments remained closed and the National Highway 37 remained deserted during 12 hrs Assam Bandh called by Bajrang Dal on Monday, 27th August 2012.
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Travelers waits in search of buses in Nagaon town of Assam during 12 hrs Assam Bandh called by "Bajrang Dal".
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A traveler walks in search of passenger carrier in Nagaon town of Assam during the 12 hrs Assam Bandh called by Bajrang Dal.
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NAGAON, AUG 27: A policeman keeps strong vigil on deserted National Highway 37 in Nagaon, Assam during the 12 hrs Assam Bandh called by Bajrang Dal on Monday, August 27, 2012.
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Two people carrying bags walk in search of vehicles in Nagaon town of Assam during the 12 hrs Assam Bandh called by Bajrang Dal.
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The buses remain off from roads in Nagaon town of Assam, India due to 12 hour Assam Bandh called by Bajrang Dal.
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NAGAON, AUG 27: A policeman keeps strong vigil on deserted National Highway 37 in Nagaon, Assam during the 12 hrs Assam Bandh called by Bajrang Dal on Monday, August 27, 2012. The bandh paralysed the normal life.
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Travelers wait for the passenger carriers during 12 hours Assam Bandh called by Bajrang Dal in Nagaon, Assam on Monday, 27/08/2012.
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Travelers wait for the passenger carriers during 12 hours Assam Bandh called by Bajrang Dal.
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  • Assam Bandh Strike in Nagaon
  • Assam Bandh Strike in Nagaon
  • Assam Bandh Strike in Nagaon
  • Assam Bandh Strike in Nagaon
  • Assam Bandh Strike in Nagaon
  • Assam Bandh Strike in Nagaon
  • Assam Bandh Strike in Nagaon
  • Assam Bandh Strike in Nagaon
  • Assam Bandh Strike in Nagaon

The 12 hour Assam Bandh (Strike) called by Bajrang Dal to protest the violence in the lower Assam districts paralysed the normal life in Nagaon, Assam, India.

The 12 hour Assam Bandh called by Bajrang Dal today to protest the violence in the lower Assam districts paralysed the normal life in Nagaon district of Assam, India. Though no any untoward incidence have been reported yet, but schools, colleges and educational institutions, commercial and business establishments, financial institutions remained closed with a thin attendance in government offices. Except few private vehicles, passenger and good carriers remained off the roads with a few State transport buses were noticed. The passengers were noticed waiting for buses in many different areas in the town. A large number of police personnel were deployed, mostly at the sensitive zones in the district.

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