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Dibrugarh bandh hits life

Dibrugarh, May 3. Normal life was totally affected in Dibrugarh district today in the 24-hour bandh called by All- Assam Students' Union (AASU) in protest against the killing of BJP candidate Jayanta Dutta and five others.

There was no report of any incident from any part of the district till 2.30 p.m. with security beefed up in Dibrugarh and its neighbouring districts following the incident, official sources said.

Patrolling has been intensified and strict vigil is being maintained as Governor Lt Gen (Retd) S K Sinha today visited Tinsukia and Dibrugarh districts to review the law and order situation there following the Tuesday night's killing, official sources said.

- PTI

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