Maoists enforced the closure of hundreds of stone mining and crusher units situated in the vast stretch under Shikaripara block of Dumka district by putting up posters on Monday, the first day of the two-day bandh called by them.



CPI(Maoist) posters, put up at various places in Pindargarhia and Haripur Chowk, have warned the owners of the stone mine and crusher units to support the bandh failing which they would have to face dire consequences.



Accoridng to reports, the Maoist warning had its impact on the adjoining localities of the block where the stone industry provides the ultimate source of livelihood to the thousands of local labourers.



Shikaripara is perhaps the worst affected with the Maoists having launched major offensives on previous occasions. The stone industry is also reported to be one of the major sources of levy earner for the Maoists and its closure is likely to continue on the subsequent day of the bandh call.