Partial impact of bandh in Sonepat, Panipat

Panipat/Sonepat, September 27

The bandh had a partial impact in Panipat and Sonepat as the markets in both the cities remained open.

In Panipat, the protesters blocked the traffic on the NH near the Dahar toll plaza and Shahpur village. Besides, Vande Bharat Express Train was halted here since 7 am.

In Sonepat, the farmers blocked the traffic at around 22 places. They also blocked the rail traffic at the local station. Besides, maximum roadways buses remained off the road. The farmers also tried to shut the markets. — TNS

Palwal, Rohtak & F’bad open Shops

• In Palwal, around 400 farmers staged a dharna on the NH-19 at Antoha village. The bandh had no impact on the routine life as all markets and commercial establishments remained open.
• In Faridabad too, all establishments and markets remained open. With cops deployed at various points, traffic movement remained normal during the day.
• In Rohtak, the bandh call received a mixed response as most markets were crowded while the national and state highways were largely deserted. TNS