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Panaji, Oct 20 (PTI) The Goa shut down call given by Hindu right wing organisations to protest the increasing desecration of idols in temples across the state today evoked a near complete response with shops and establishments remaining closed for the day. The day-long shut down call given by Mandir Suraksha Samiti has representation of organisations like Bajrang Dal and Hindu Janajagruti Samiti. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), too, has extended its support for the 'bandh', which according to them, is a protest against state's deteriorating law and order situation. Majority of offices struck work and various establishments remained closed as workers did not turn up. There were also incidents of stone pelting reported where a bus run by Kadamba Transport Corporation was stoned by protestors at Mapusa town. Police confirmed that eight people have been arrested in this connection. "Now the situation is under control. There were some road blockades which are cleared," Superintendent of Police (North) Bosco George told PTI. Goa has witnessed around 500 desecrations so far, mostly in temples located at isolate places in rural areas. PTI Shrikant Vinayak Barve Send free SMS to your Friends on Mobile from your Yahoo! Messenger. Download Now! http://messenger.yahoo.com/download.php
