The effect of Dhanbad bandh against increasing crime and incidents of extortion is clearly visible. From small shops to big malls are closed due to the market bandh called by Dhanbad District Chamber of Commerce. There are locks hanging everywhere.
Traders have taken out a bike rally and sought cooperation from the people. In support of this movement of the Chamber, the drug dealers here have also kept their shops closed. Public anger is clearly visible in Dhanbad. Many social and business organizations gave moral support to the bandh.
Two days ago the businessmen of Dhanbad announced an indefinite strike. All the roads of Dhanbad started becoming deserted since Wednesday morning. All big markets and malls remained locked. Even tea stalls are almost closed.
Businessmen of Dhanbad have been continuously receiving threats of extortion for the last one year. Bullets have been fired at the houses and shops of more than a dozen businessmen. Extortion is also being demanded from doctors. Troubled by this, businessmen announced an all-out fight.
Under the leadership of Dhanbad District Chamber of Commerce President Chetan Goenka, businessmen took out a bike procession from Bank More. Traders are demanding their safety. He is roaming around asking for cooperation from people of every section.