Leaders and cadres on the streets during the strike of the NCP-Prachanda-Nepal faction

N24 Correspondent, KATHMANDU:- Leaders and cadres of the Nepal Communist Party, (NCP) of Prachanda-Nepal faction have taken to the streets since this morning to make the previously announced general strike a success.

Meanwhile, a large number of leaders and activists have taken to the streets with demonstrations after the security personnel took control of some of them.

Leaders and cadres of the protesting NCP Prachanda-Nepal faction have even started arson in the streets.

Leaders and activists including NCP leader Ashtalakshmi Shakya have been arrested from Kalanki this morning.

Leaders and activists have marched from Ratna Park to make the bandh a success. Activists have also taken to other chowks and roads.