Balasore, : Kriyanusthan Committee is observing a 12-hour bandh in Nilagiri in Balasore district over a three-point charter of demands including action against the recent incident of chaining of journalist by cops in Nilagiri.
The bandh began at 6 am and will end at 6 pm.
Several shops, business establishments, government, and private offices, were closed and major roads have been blocked affecting vehicular communication.