Bandh partial in Nizamabad

With the Model code of conduct in force, the Bharat Bandh called in protest against the rise  in prices did not have much impact on the   residents of Nizamabad here on Monday.  Attendance in the Government offices and  educational institutions was thin.

The  residents were cautioned by the police  that cases would be booked against those  staging dharnas or rasta-rokos as election  model code of conduct is in force.

Except  for  the Communist Party of India  no other party took part in the bandh.

Coinciding with the Bharat Bandh, another bandh was called by the Maoists in protests against the killing of Chekuri Azad in Adilabad  forest on Friday last.In view of the bandh calls, the RTC has suspended  its services in Nizamabad district.