The valley bandh called by relatives of Ramhari Shrestha, who was killed by Maoist in PLA captivity, has affected the normal life and business activities in the capital city, Wednesday.
Few vehicles, mostly motorcycles and cycles, are plying in the streets while shops in major market areas remain closed.
The bandh has been supported by Nepali Congress (NC), Unified Marxist Leninist (UML) and Madhesi Janadhikar Forum (MJF) Student organisations have also extended support to the bandh
According to Gyan Kumar Shrestha, brother of Ramhari and coordinator of struggle committee, they demand immediate formation of high level commission, action against guilty and public apology from Prachanda.
Ramhari Shrestha, a local resident of Koteshwore and a sympathiser of Maoists, had been killed after he was abducted and taken to PLA camp in Chitwan. He was abducted on charge of being involved in theft of Rs 1.7 million from Maoist workers who used to stay in rented apartment in his residence.
