The local authorities in the eastern district have intensified mobilisation of the security forces along the highways from Tuesday as strike by Limbuwan groups continued to hit normal life in the eastern region.

The strike called by the Limbuwan State Council since three days has crippled the public life in nine eastern districts.

The decision to mobilise the security forces along the highway was taken during the joint meeting of the political parties and the government authorities on Monday.

Hundreds of personnel of the Nepali Police and Armed Police Force have been escorting the passenger buses and goods carrier trucks east to Itahari, Sunsari.

The Limbuwan cadres obstructed the highway between Pathari and Urlabari and vandalised some vehicles Tuesday morning. Police arrested at least 12 Limbuwan cadres trying to obstruct the highway.

Despite the repeated calls by the government for talks, a faction of the Limbuwan continues agitating in the eastern region. nepalnews.com ia Feb 05 08