The Indian Union Muslim League sponsored 'Malabar Hartal' to prtoest the Centre's alleged neglect of Kozhikode international airport began today,hitting normal life in northern Kannur and Kasaragod districts.
The hartal affected vehicular movement, with all modes of public transport keeping off the roads. A majority of traders downed their shutters in the two districts.
The day-long hartal partially hit the functioning of government offices and banks with the employees finding it difficult to report for work, as buses including the state run KSRTC vehicles kept off the roads.
However, private vehicles and two wheelers were found moving freely on the deserted roads.
The hartal also supported by the congress led UDF, evoked a near total response in Kasaragod district, where the IUML has a relatively stronger presence, with all shops and commercial houses downing their shutters.
No untoward incidents have been reported from any parts of the northern Kerala districts, police said. PTI NK APR 10271056 A
