Bandh in Sambalpur for Koshala state

SAMBALPUR, DEC. 12. Shops and business establishments downed their shutters, offices remained closed and train services were badly hit as this western Orissa city observed a 12- hour bandh in support of the demand for creation of a separate Koshala state today.

The bandh, called by the Sambalpur bar association, was supported by about 20 socio-cultural and youth organisations. Except stray incidents of pro-bandh supporters stoning seven government offices, the strike passed off peacefully.

- PTI

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