Hartal disrupts normal life in Idukki
A dawn-to-dusk hartal called by Dalit organisations disrupted normal life in Idukki on Tuesday, with forced shop closures and vehicle blockades in major towns. Clashes and arguments broke out between supporters and locals, particularly in Thodupuzha. While most private transport remained off roads, some services continued in parts of Munnar, Kumily, and Thodupuzha. KSRTC maintained regular operations in major towns despite the shutdown.
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Normal life in Idukki was disrupted on Tuesday by a dawn-to-dusk hartal called by various Dalit organisations. Supporters of the hartal forcibly shut shops and blocked vehicles in the district’s major centres, including Thodupuzha, Kattappana, and Kumily.In Thodupuzha, a hartal supporter arrived on a two-wheeler and blocked traffic. A local youth questioned his actions, leading to a heated argument that lasted for some time. While most private buses and taxis stayed off the roads, a few continued to ply in Munnar, Kumily, and Thodupuzha. Meanwhile, the KSRTC conducted routine services in major towns.
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