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Jharkhand bandh over Soma Munda killing evokes mixed response; Khunti hit hardest

Ranchi, Jan 17 (UNI) A statewide bandh called by tribal organisations on Saturday to protest the killing of tribal leader and Pahra Raja Soma Munda witnessed a mixed response across Jharkhand, with its strongest impact felt in Khunti district, while most other regions remained largely unaffected.
In Ranchi, the bandh led to sporadic protests and brief traffic disruptions in some rural and peripheral areas, though normal life continued in most parts of the state capital.
Police presence was increased at important locations as a precaution, and officials said the situation remained under control.
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