Traders observe strike

Traders in Paraun Bazaar area in the town yesterday observed a half-day 'hartal' (strike) protesting terror attack on business establishments. Witnesses and police said , a gang of criminals attacked two business establishments and seriously injured Suman, 32 and Babul Gazi, 28 on Monday night. During hartal the traders held a rally demanding immediate steps to arrest and punish the attackers and safety and security of local businessmen.