12-Hour Strike In Athagarh; Schools, Shops Remain Closed

Key Points
The Kriyanusthana Committee has called a protest for 12 hours demanding district status for Athagarh. The committee members had been protesting in front of the sub-collector's office for the past one month.
Cuttack, Dec 7: The Kriyanusthana Committee has called a shut down for 12 hours demanding district status for Athagarh. The committee members had been protesting in front of the sub-collector's office for the past one month.
Despite this, the administration did not take any necessary step, forcing the members for calling a 12-hour strike.
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✨All government and private run schools have been closed as a result of the strike. Many shops have also closed because of the strike.
Three platoons of police force has been stationed to maintain the law and order condition.