A banda enforced by various groups, putting forth different demands, continues to take its toll in the district with the agitation entering the 20th day on Wednesday.

As a result, normal life has greatly been thrown out of gear while petroleum products and essentials are running short in particular, adding to the woes of local people.

The market, educational institutions and industries remained shut besides the halt of the transportation.

The District Administration Office (ADO) said that security personnel have been mobilised in various places in the district, including government offices and party offices of various political parties, to avert any possible untoward activities.

Likewise, the DAO has declared around 250 metres vicinity of the office prohibited as area.