Punjab Bandh Triggers State Wide Protests as Markets Close Across Districts
A statewide Punjab Bandh witnessed widespread response as sanitation workers continued their strike over pending demands, including pay hikes and job regularization. The agitation intensified
A statewide Punjab Bandh witnessed widespread response as sanitation workers continued their strike over pending demands, including pay hikes and job regularization. The agitation intensified following a police lathi charge on protesting workers in Barnala. Protesters demanded the dismissal of and an FIR against the responsible police officer.
Multiple political parties, farmer unions, and trade bodies extended support to the bandh, leading to market closures in several districts including Amritsar, Gurdaspur, Moga, and Barnala, while essential services remained functional. Despite government negotiations and offers, the deadlock continues, causing garbage accumulation and potential public health concerns in affected regions.
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