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Normal life in 10 districts of Telangana region, including Hyderabad, has come to a grinding halt due to the bandh called by an all-party joint action committee.
Telangana bandh cripples Hyderabad
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The JAC called the bandh to protest the Centre's flip-flop over the creation of Telangana state.
Telangana bandh cripples Hyderabad
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Several long-distance trains, including the Secunderabad-New Delhi AP Express, were delayed by many hours as the agitators were holding 'Rail Roko' programmes at Secunderabad and other stations.
Telangana bandh cripples Hyderabad
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However, parts of old Hyderabad, which has a sizeable Muslim population, remained unaffected by the bandh.
Telangana bandh cripples Hyderabad
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Elaborate security arrangements were made to maintain law and order during the strike.
Telangana bandh cripples Hyderabad
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Apart from the state police, 30 companies of paramilitary forces have also been deployed across the region and the police have issued a terse warning to those indulging in violent activities to enforce the bandh.
Telangana bandh cripples Hyderabad
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The administration has also declared holidays for educational institutions including private schools in Hyderabad and other places.
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