Jaipur, July 26: A statue of Congress leader Mukti Lal Modi was desecrated by unknown miscreants in Kotputali town leading to a bandh today which affected normal life.
Police said the statue of the late leader was smeared with tar by some miscreants last night. Following the incident, the BJP called for a bandh in the town. BJP MLA R S Gaur led a demonstration demanding the arrest of the culprits.
Shops remained closed in the main markets and the law and order situation was peaceful, police added.

Bureau Report