24-hour bandh called in Arunachal’s Sagalee over demands on health, education

The All Sagalee Students’ Union (ASSU) has called for a 24-hour bandh in Sagalee in Arunachal Pradesh’s Papum Pare district, demanding immediate action on a range of issues concerning the constituency.

The students’ body has raised demands concerning the health and education sectors, along with issues related to administration, infrastructure, land protection, banking and environmental conservation.

According to ASSU, the bandh is aimed at drawing the attention of the authorities to the grievances of residents and pressing for timely action to address the issues affecting the area.

The union has also sought improvements in the utilisation of infrastructure and government facilities, apart from measures to protect land and strengthen essential public services.

Ahead of the bandh, the Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) of Sagalee and local police had urged the students’ union to defer or withdraw the strike, citing public interest.

With the bandh now in effect, commuters travelling between Itanagar and areas such as Seppa and Pakke Kessang have been advised to take alternative routes.

The bandh is expected to affect normal movement and public services in Sagalee as the students’ union presses the authorities to address its demands.