A 'Bharat Bandh' called by various organizations protesting the Supreme Court's decision on the creamy layer in SC/ST reservation had a mixed impact in East Champaran, Bihar. Transportation was most affected with protesters blocking roads and rail tracks. While most shops in Motihari remained closed, some businesses in Balua stayed open,...
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only to be shut down by protesters. A train, the 12558 Down Saptakranti Express, was stopped near Chandamari crossing by protestors for 11 minutes. Three individuals were detained, later released on bail. An FIR has been filed against them and other unidentified individuals. Road traffic was completely disrupted across various locations in the district, causing inconvenience to commuters, especially students traveling for exams.