AGARTALA, July 19 (TIWN): With the intervene of Tripura Governor, the blockade is most likely to end soon that was called by separatist group IPFT on July 10. However, even after following massive protests and requests to IPFT withdraw the blockade over NH, Railway, IPFT has been unready to end the agitation. In protest BJP on Tuesday had blocked the entrance / exit ways of the chief minister and blocked him in his own residence for 13 hours. In the mean time, Tripura Governor Tathagata Roy not only listened to the BJP’s plea for the first time he talked to IPFT leaders for the sake of resuming the communal harmony. But here in Agartala tension is going on as Congress is observing a 12 hrs strike protesting the IPFT’s road blockade. The strike received a good response, as CPI-M also supported the strike. Congress in agitation has burnt tires, held rallies across the state. However, no untoward incident has been reported so far. On the other hand a meeting is going on among IPFT leaders and the blockade may end today.But, Congress called 12 hours strike has paralyzed the transports across the state. Since the morning the capital city was paused without transport movement, affecting the daily lives of the common people.

The daily workers were seen as the worst sufferer as due to the strike as they lost their livelihood for a day.

 Congress called 12 hours strike has paralyzed the transports across the state. Since the morning the capital city was paused without transport movement, affecting the daily lives of the common people.

But Govt offices remained open for the whole day, whereas most travelers were via bike and personal vehicles.

However, very soon the Congress agitators had been arrested by Tripura police.