A senior BJP leader said, "Rathod's appointment as the mayor had surprised many. This appears to be a case of jealousy and personal rivalry, as the letter did not contain any unusually shocking allegations
The bandh call comes after videos of two women from Kuki-Zomi community of Manipur being paraded and sexually assaulted in public went viral on social media.
Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) (West Zone) Neeta Desai told mediapersons on Saturday that a complaint is being filed by the cafe owner into the July 3 incident.