Daily life has been affected due to the banda in the two districts. All businesses, market places and transportation services were shut down in the districts. Vehicles have also stayed off the Mechi Highway due to the banda.[break]
On Thursday, police had arrested five LNLF cadres from Chamaita, here in the district on the charge of extortion.
Police had also recovered a Khukuri, donation pad and Rs 2, 300 cash from them along with a mike used to collect donation, according to DSP Bhim Kumar Dahal, at district police office, Ilam.
Dahal said that preparation is underway to file a case against them under the Public Offence Act.
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