Bharat Bandh: Despite Mamata's warning, buses targeted in Cooch Behar

September 02, 2016 09:25

In Kolkata, a group of protesters vandalised some buses in Cooch Behar district.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had on Thursday said that there will be no 'bandh' in the state and warned of strong action against those who disrupt public life.

Banerjee said her government is also planning to introduce a new law under which those who ransack and damage property during bandhs will be made to pay compensation.

Appealing to the people to report for duty today, she the government will pay compensation if anyone's vehicle or shop is damaged during the strike.

She said that all educational institutions, shops, institutions, offices and factories will remain open. Vehicles will ply normally and public transport will not be hindered.

"There will be strongest possible action against any miscreant who will try to disrupt public life," Banerjee tweeted.

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