While normalcy is gradually returning in Terai region after days of relentless protests by Madhesi groups, normal life has been hit once again in some eastern districts due to the three-day bandh (general strike) called by the Limbuwan Liberation Front.

Marketplaces, industries and educational institutions remain closed due to the strike.

Vehicles remained off the road from early morning in all major towns in the eastern region. Only ambulances could be seen plying on the roads.

The Front called bandh in Mechi, Koshi and Sagarmatha zones from Wednesday, demanding proportional electoral system and regional autonomy, among others.

Organisers padlocked all the government offices and education institutions operating in Ilam district for defying the bandh call.