9th February 2009 : Maoists call for Jharkhand bandh

The bandh was called by CPI(Maoists) in the state to protest against police atrocities evoked mixed reaction in East Singhbhum and the adjoining Seraikela-Kharsawan district.
At Ghatshila sub-division in East Singhbhum, where Maoists have considerable influence, schools were open but classes were not held as a few teachers could reach the schools due to the absence of public transport. Shops and business units remained closed. At Chandil in Seraikela-Kharsawan, life was normal. The industrial hub of Chowka was affected though. Shops and factories were closed.