The vehicular strike called by a faction of Federal Limbuwan State Council along the Mechi Highway in eastern hills has hit the normal life in some eastern districts on Friday.

The cadres of the council pelted stones at a passenger bus heading towards Jhapa district Thursday evening and vandalized five vehicles at Charali of the same on Friday morning.

The council called strike along the highway after the police arrested two of its cadres – Ganesh Angdembe and Kiran Fago – from Ilam on Thursday while collecting tax illegally from transporters and businessmen.

Public transport in Ilam, Pachthar and Fidim has come to halt. The effect of the bandh is seen in Jhapa district as well. Mechi highway connects Jhapa with eastern hilly districts.

The council cadres pelted stones at a passenger bus heading towards Jhapa on Thursday evening.

The council said the strike would continue until its cadres are released immediately and unconditionally. nepalnews.com ia Feb 01 08