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Telangana bandh cripples Hyderabad

Normal life in 10 districts of Telangana region, including Hyderabad, has come to a grinding halt due to the bandh called by an all-party joint action committee.

Telangana bandh cripples Hyderabad

The JAC called the bandh to protest the Centre's flip-flop over the creation of Telangana state.

Telangana bandh cripples Hyderabad

Several long-distance trains, including the Secunderabad-New Delhi AP Express, were delayed by many hours as the agitators were holding 'Rail Roko' programmes at Secunderabad and other stations.

Telangana bandh cripples Hyderabad

However, parts of old Hyderabad, which has a sizeable Muslim population, remained unaffected by the bandh.

Telangana bandh cripples Hyderabad

Elaborate security arrangements were made to maintain law and order during the strike.

Telangana bandh cripples Hyderabad

Apart from the state police, 30 companies of paramilitary forces have also been deployed across the region and the police have issued a terse warning to those indulging in violent activities to enforce the bandh.

Telangana bandh cripples Hyderabad

The administration has also declared holidays for educational institutions including private schools in Hyderabad and other places.