People remained indoors, shops and markets kept their

shutters down, offices, educational institutions and banks were closed, while vehicles went off the roads, the sources said. The RHJAC representing the Rabha ethnic community have resorted to widespread protests in the district opposing the holding of Panchayat elections in the RHAC areas. They were seeking complete withdrawal of panchayat election from villages within the RHAC and instead hold the Council polls before the Panchayat hustings.