Bandh disrupts normal life in Bhadrachalam

Bhadrachalam, Nov 19 : The normal life in Khammam district came to a halt on Tuesday following a bandh call given by pro-Telangana parties opposing the proposal to merge Bhadrachalam division with Seemandhra region.

All shops, business establishments and educational institutions remained closed while the public transportation too was badly affected across the district. Protests, dharnas and “rasta roko” agitations were held at many places opposing the proposal. The Khammam Joint Action Committee demanded that there should not be any change in the status of Bhadrachalam after the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh and it should remain an integral part of Telangana.

It may be mentioned that a 72-hour shut down was observed in Bhadrachalam division till Monday midnight and then it was followed by Khamma district bandh. INN