Imphal East, April 25 -- Amid huge chaos over the alleged custodial death of a young man, the 24-hour statewide bandh called by the Joint Action Committee (JAC) has crippled everyday life in the valley districts of Manipur.

The JAC was formed in connection with the "custodial death" of Khoisnam Sanajaoba alias Ibungo. The call for a statewide shutdown, from the intervening night of April 24 and 25, was given against the government to protest the demise of the young man who allegedly died in official custody.

All business establishments remained closed, and commercial vehicles stopped plying on the road, except a few private cars.

The bandh evoked a massive response, with a large number of people coming out and blocking highways and roa...