Sundargarh: A six-hour bandh is being observed in the district protesting suspension of CDMO In-Charge Pankaj Patel over charges of dereliction in duties.

The bandh has been called by Biju Janta Party (BJP) from 6 AM to 12 PM today. The members of the outfit were seen picketing at different pick-points in the district.

While markets, business establishments, educational institutions, and government offices remained closed in the town, the vehicular movement has severely been affected due to the bandh. However, emergency services including ambulance and healthcare services have been exempted from the purview of the bandh.

The state government on Sunday had placed CDMO In-Charge Pankaj Patel under suspension over charges of dereliction in duties. Protesting the suspension, the outfit today observed six-hour bandh.