DAMAULI, Nov 16: Eleven cadres of Communist Party of Nepal (CPN) mobilized on a roadway to enforce Nepal banda have been arrested here. They were calling for a nationwide general shutdown, demanding the government to withdraw its decision to increase the price of petroleum products.
The cadres of Biplab-led CPN were arrested early this morning.
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District secretary Atom, Byas municipal in-charge Om Pant, district chair Himal Khadka, secretary of ANNISU (Revolutionary), Shiva Shadashankar, and others were held from Traffic Chowk, according to district in-charge, Purna Jit Pun. He demanded immediate release of the arrested leaders.
Damauli bazaar has been quiet since early morning due to the nationwide general shutdown.
