A symbolic nationwide shutdown called by the Adivasi Sengal Abhiyan, demanding recognition of 'Sarna' as a religion, had a partial impact in the Jagannathpur region. While shops remained open in Jagannathpur block, members of the campaign blocked the Torghatu railway crossing, causing traffic jams on both sides of the road. The...
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blockage lasted for about an hour and a half before police intervened and removed it. Jagannathpur coordinator of the campaign, Jaysingh Sinku, who led the blockade, was arrested and taken to the police station, but was expected to be released later that evening.