Gujarat bandh: Scores of Cong leaders, supporters detained

September 06, 2013 11:50

More than 600 people, including Congress leaders and workers, were detained during today's bandh call given by the party demanding resignation of Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi over IPS officer D G Vanzara's letter.

Tight security is being maintained across the state to prevent any untoward incidence, police said.

Congress workers were out on the streets to enforce the shut down, which has evoked a mixed response in the state.

The party workers and supporters tried to stop buses and trains form commuting here, but police detained them. Schools and colleges were functioning as usual in most parts of the state, officials said.

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