The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) observed a 6-hour bandh in Puri district today, from 6 am to 12 noon, demanding justice for a patient from Balanga who died under mysterious circumstances. The protest led to disruptions in traffic, especially near the Pipili tollgate where roads were blocked. Shops and markets in Puri remained shut during the bandh, causing inconvenience to students and commuters.
Key Details of the Incident:
- Death of Balanga Patient: The 15-year-old girl succumbed to burn injuries at AIIMS Delhi on August 2 after being attacked on July 19 near Bayabar village in Balanga.
- BJD's Demand: The party is demanding justice for the victim's family, alleging police inaction and a cover-up in the investigation.
- Protest Impact: Emergency services were exempted from the bandh. Police were deployed in sensitive areas to maintain law and order.Protest Disrupts Traffic, Shops Remain Shut in Puri