Itanagar bandh passes off peacefully

Normal life was affected in Arunachal Pradesh capital today following a dawn to dusk bandh called by the All Nyishi Students' Union (ANSU) opposing installation of pre-paid electric meters (PPEMs).
Business establishments, educational institutions, banks and all central government offices remained closed during the bandh, while attendances in state government offices were reported to be thin.
All public and private vehicles remained off the roads and only a few state buses were seen plying with escorts.
The bandh remained relatively peaceful with no untoward incidents, capital SP Seiju P Kuruvilla said.
The state government had declared the bandh illegal under the Arunachal Pradesh Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 2014 (APUAPA).

Chief Secretary Ramesh Negi in an order had directed all government officials to attend office and asked all heads of departments to ensure cent per cent attendance.
The ANSU has been opposing installation of PPEMs in the state capital saying it would largely affect the weaker section of the society, specially the daily wage earners, who would have to pay huge amount every month as power rent.