Telangana bandh cripples Hyderabad

Image: The deserted roads in Hyderabad's new city
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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

Image: People play cricket on the deserted roads
Photographs: SnapsIndia

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

Telangana bandh cripples Hyderabad

Image: A deserted station in Hyderabad
Photographs: SnapsIndia

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

Image: Old Hyderabad remained unaffected by the bandh
Photographs: SnapsIndia

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

Telangana bandh cripples Hyderabad

Image: Police personnel on the streets of the capital city
Photographs: SnapsIndia

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

Telangana bandh cripples Hyderabad

Image: Security personnel patrol Hyderabad's streets
Photographs: SnapsIndia

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

Image: Deserted Hyderabad roads
Photographs: SnapsIndia

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

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