Itanagar, Feb. 14 -- The 12-hour bandh in Pasighat, called by the All Bogong Students' Union (ABSU), was observed peacefully on Wednesday, leading to the closure of markets, government offices, and institutions despite being declared illegal by the district administration.

The bandh saw empty roads and shut businesses, with minimal attendance in government offices, except for the Deputy Commissioner (DC) and Superintendent of Police (SP) offices, which remained open. ABSU members and supporters stationed themselves across the town to enforce the shutdown, while police forces were deployed to prevent any untoward incidents.

ABSU President Siang Moyong, speaking to the media, declared the bandh a success and thanked the people of Pasighat...