Police arrest 836 for obstructing vehicular movement and enforcing closure of shops
The 12-hour strike called by the opposition Congress in Tripura on Monday evoked mixed response. The protest was peaceful barring sporadic indents.
Police arrested 836 picketers for obstructing vehicular movement and enforcing closure of shops. Senior Congress leaders including Subal Bhowmik were taken into custody.
BJP cadres in large numbers were seen gathering at various places to foil the strike. The Congress called the strike to protest the alleged deteriorating law and order situation, continuous attacks on opposition leaders and workers and rising unemployment in the State.
There was tension outside the Congress Bhavan here in the morning when Congress workers came face to face with BJP cadres. Police dispersed both sides.
Security personnel lobbed tear-gas shells and resorted to baton charge…