THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The dawn to dusk hartal called by the youth congress in protest against the murder of two of their activists in Kasargod, is progressing all over the state. Activists are disrupting transportation in many places. KSRTC and private buses have stopped their services. Meantime, DGP Lokanath Behera has directed all police chiefs to take necessary steps to ensure normal life.

Strict action will be taken against the perpetrators if they engage in any kind of violence. Legal action will be taken to charge equivalent to losses from those engaged in attacks. Steps will be taken to charge the loss from their bank accounts or any other properties. Protection will be given to government offices and firms.