A banda or general strike has been called for today in the Far Western region, in protest against cow slaughter and demanding action against those involved in it. The call has been made by the Hindu State Protection Struggle Committee. The Committee has alleged that cows were being mercilessly slaughtered in a planned way in various parts of Kailali. The banda however has minor effect on Kanchanpur. Though passenger buses for the short distance were available from Mahendranagar bus park, long-route buses have remained off the roads. The market meanwhile is gradually opening, though today is a holiday. RSS
