SHILLONG, APR 21: The state government has appealed to all citizens to defy the 12-hour bandh called by the proscribed HNLC even as it assured of elaborate security arrangement to ensure that normal functioning is not disrupted.
The HNLC has called for a twelve hour bandh in the six district of Khasi-Jaintia Hills region on Wednesday to protest against the visit of BJP’s president Amit Shah and also on the atrocities committed against the Christian and minorities.
Terming the call as ‘blatant’ and ‘irresponsible’, state political department under secretary said in a press statement issued on Tuesday, “The government takes this opportunity to appeal to all the citizens in the state to firmly denounce such anti-social acts, and to assist the law enforcing machinery in the dutiful discharge of its obligations.”
The government also appealed to citizens function normally for the benefit of all citizens especially those who depend on such activities for their basic livelihood and thus as responsible citizens to join the government in ensuring a normal, free and peaceful day, the official appealed.
The statement said “The government has taken all steps to ensure that the government offices, institutions and banks function normally.” The government also encourages all private and public transport operators to ply their vehicles normally and all commercial establishments to function normally, it informed.
In addition to the commercial transport system, public transport will run normally.
The statement said elaborate security arrangements along all highways have been made to ensure smooth flow of traffic during the shutdown. It said all educational institutions will also be covered by adequate security force.
Meanwhile, all government employees have also been directed to attend office as they would on any normal day and carry on with their duties and functions. The government also warned strict action against all unauthorized absence.- By Our Reporter
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