HNLC bandh concludes peacefully

SHILLONG: The dawn-to-dusk bandh called by the proscribed HNLC passed off peacefully on Wednesday with no untoward incident reported in the whole of Khasi and Jaintia Hills region.
The shutters of the shops and business establishments were seen closed in the main commercial hub of the city during the bandh which was effective from 5 am till 5 pm.
A few local taxis along with STPS buses and maxi cabs were seen plying despite the bandh.
East Khasi Hills Deputy Commissioner Sanjay Goyal informed that the attendance of government employees in the government offices in the district was not very encouraging. “The percentage of attendance is between 55 to 60 per cent only,” he said.
He also informed that no untoward incident was reported from any part of the district.
However, the Personnel & AR Cell Department informed that the overall percentage of attendance of both administrative departments and head of departments at 3:30 pm was recorded at 89 per cent.