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Mar 08, 2020 Features / Columnists, The Baccoo Speaks
The tension will see further violence. So far there has been no clash between villages, but some protesters are ensuring that their turf is hostile to anyone from outside.
So far some sections of the society are exercising restraint, but there will be isolated incidents of attack on each other.
The police are going to be hard pressed to maintain order, forcing the authorities to turn to the army.
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The slowdown in business will have a serious impact on the economy. Suddenly there will be an increase in unemployment.
This will change, but not before two weeks have elapsed.
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In these times nothing can be worse than losing one’s home. A fire will destroy a home, forcing the occupants to seek alternative accommodation.
The police would be called to escort these people to a shelter provided by the state.
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