The bandh was total and peaceful amid tight security in Warangal District on Saturday. The police arrested important leaders of all opposition parties – Congress, TDP, BJP and Left parties - when they tried to barge into Hanamkonda bus station in the early hours.
The RTC suspended rural services as a precautionary measure. With the auto rickshaws too off the road, people had tough time reaching their destinations. People in rural areas were deprived of essential supplies such as milk and vegetables.
Warangal DCC president N. Rajender Reddy, E. Swarna, BJP leaders Ravali and others were housed at Hanamkonda police station.
Police were seen moving all over the city in Hanamkonda, Warangal and Kazipet arresting the political party activists and keeping a vigil on properties.
