The Statewide hartal called by the Youth Congress on Monday to condemn the murder of two Youth Congress workers at Kallyottu in Kasaragod was near total in Kannur and Kasaragod districts.

Supporters of the hartal blocked roads including the National Highway in some parts in the region in the morning by burning tyres.

No incidents of violence in connection with the hartal were reported.

UDF workers blocked roads in the Kasaragod town and destroyed the boards and banners of the CPI(M).

Burning tyres

At Pulloor near Periya, UDF workers blocked the road by burning tyres.

The National Highway here and at Pookoth near Taliparamba were also blocked by the hartal supporters.

Deserted

Shops, commercial establishments and educational institutions remained closed.

Barring private vehicles, the roads in the region were deserted as public transport vehicles kept off the roads.