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IN PHOTOS: Markets shut, traffic hit as Punjab bandh draws strong response

Updated On: 21 August, 2026 05:21 PM IST | Anushree Gaikwad

The impact of the bandh called by the Qaumi Insaaf Morcha, demanding the release of Sikh prisoners, was seen in parts of Punjab on Friday, with police deployed across major cities to maintain law and order. (PICS/ PTI)

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In Mohali, a few supporters of the shutdown attempted to block traffic at an intersection in Phase 7 and stopped several vehicles from proceeding further. (PICS/PTI)
In Mohali, a few supporters of the shutdown attempted to block traffic at an intersection in Phase 7 and stopped several vehicles from proceeding further. (PICS/PTI)
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In Amritsar, police personnel were deployed across the city after the Qaumi Insaaf Morcha called for a bandh from 7 am to 2 pm across Punjab. The shutdown was supported by various Sikh organisations

In Amritsar, police personnel were deployed across the city after the Qaumi Insaaf Morcha called for a bandh from 7 am to 2 pm across Punjab. The shutdown was supported by various Sikh organisations

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Earlier, on August 15, protesters belonging to the Qaumi Insaaf Morcha were dispersed by police using tear gas and water cannons in Chandigarh as they attempted to march towards the Punjab Governor’s residence

Earlier, on August 15, protesters belonging to the Qaumi Insaaf Morcha were dispersed by police using tear gas and water cannons in Chandigarh as they attempted to march towards the Punjab Governor’s residence

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They were demanding the release of Sikh prisoners, including Jagtar Singh Hawara, who is serving a life sentence for the killing of then Punjab chief minister Beant Singh in 1995

They were demanding the release of Sikh prisoners, including Jagtar Singh Hawara, who is serving a life sentence for the killing of then Punjab chief minister Beant Singh in 1995

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Some protesters attempted to remove barricades and barbed wire, while others tried to pull them down using a tractor as they attempted to proceed towards the residence of Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria in Chandigarh

Some protesters attempted to remove barricades and barbed wire, while others tried to pull them down using a tractor as they attempted to proceed towards the residence of Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria in Chandigarh

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Chandigarh Police allege protesters tried to attack personnel

Chandigarh Police allege protesters tried to attack personnel

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Police said some personnel were injured during the confrontation and that some protesters had been detained. Legal formalities are being carried out in connection with the incident.

Police said some personnel were injured during the confrontation and that some protesters had been detained. Legal formalities are being carried out in connection with the incident.

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