Shops, commercial establishments and educational institutions were remained closed due to bandh. Vehicle movement came to standstill in many parts in the duo district. Many commuters stranded at various blocks in the district due the strike.
In February, a trial youth was gunned down by police, which the Maoists termed cold blooded act by the errant cops. As per reports, Dangaria Kandh a local youth was killed in police encounter in Rayagada. The family members of the deceased had demanded stern action against cops those were involved in the encounter.