Punjab bandh call over Manipur violence sees shops shut across several districts. Pics
Published on Aug 09, 2023 06:06 PM IST
Amid a call for a bandh by the local SC and Christian communities over the Manipur issue, heavy police force was deployed in Amritsar to maintain peace.
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The Punjab bandh call given by different unions in wake of the Manipur violence received an overwhelming response from the Doaba region, where market associations decided to keep their shutters down, on Wednesday, though a lukewarm response was seen other parts of the state.(Photo by Sameer Sehgal /Hindustan Times)
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In the Doaba region, which includes Jalandhar, Kapurthala, Hoshiarpur and SBS Nagar districts, most commercial establishments remained shut and market areas wore a deserted look. The transportation facilities, however, saw no impact.(Photo by Sameer Sehgal /Hindustan Times)
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While no blockades were reported on the Delhi-Amritsar national highway, protesters blocked the approach roads at Rama Mandi Chowk and Lamma Pind square. Protesters also blocked the Jalandhar-Hoshiarpur roads, besides the Kapurthala Chowk, Maqsudan bypass and Ravidas Chowk.(Photo by Sameer Sehgal /Hindustan Times)
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While Amritsar city observed a complete shutdown with almost all main markets, including Hall Bazaar, Katra Jaimal Singh Bazaar and those in the vicinity of the Golden Temple, remaining shut, other parts of the Majha region showed a lukewarm response.(Photo by Sameer Sehgal /Hindustan Times)
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