Some pro-united Andhra outfits have been observing a 72-hour shut down at places like Visakhapatnam. Government-run RTC sources said they were operating in the city and long route bus services since morning and there was no damage to the vehicles in the district since Wednesday.
On Thursday. Educational institutions and commercial establishments remained shut at several places, reports reaching here said. Protests were held outside the offices and residences of some public representatives demanding their resignation to mount pressure on the Centre.
At least three policemen were injured when they were pelted with stones by protesters in Anantapur town on Wednesday.
Apart from incidents of stone throwing at police and some government offices in Anantapur town and damage to statues besides rallies and demonstrations (during the bandh), the situation was peaceful in other parts of Seemandhra on Wednesday.
Central paramilitary forces and state police were deployed in large numbers for the three-phase Gram Panchayat elections that concluded on Wednesday.
In Visakhapatnam, a bandh called by the Samaikyandhra (united AP) Student Joint Action Committee and others protesting against the pro-Telangana decision of the Congress evoked a partial response with minor incidents reported on Thursday.
