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Earlier, a bandh call on Dec 20th had been given by the Toll Opposition Committee which was fighting against the installation of a tollgate at Belman for Karkala – Padubidri state highway and has received a very good response from the public.
In response to the bandh call, vehicles including buses have remained off the roads, and shops, establishments, banks, educational institutions and others have voluntarily downed their shutters. Thousands of people have participated in the protest.
The protest was inaugurated by Kemar Seer who addressed the gathered and said, “I am with the people of Belman. I will not rethink about my participation in this protest. It is the fight against injustice. We are not afraid of cases filed against us or any other legal actions. We are fighting against exploitation and one side rule over the villagers who live around Karkala – Padubidri highway. Toll at Belman Toll plaza is equal to looting the people. I am with the people irrespective of their religion and political affinity. “
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