Jalpaiguri, 08th January: The bandh supporters barred the judges and advocates of the Jalpaiguri district court from entering the court, which led to a debate between the advocates and the bandh supporters.
After receiving the news of the incident, a huge police force reached the spot and brought the situation under control after talking to the bandh supporters. Following this, judges and advocates entered the court.
A combined impact was observed in Jalpaiguri. While some shops were open, some remained closed. Private buses were not seen on the traffic while the Government buses were operational. Passengers were somewhat less as compared to other days. Police forces are deployed throughout the district in view of the bandh.