Punjab shuts down to protest anti-drug activist’s murder
On Thursday, Punjab witnessed a bandh following the murder of anti-drug activist Parminder Singh Jhota. Markets, schools, and highways were shut down as protesters demonstrated across various towns. The ‘Anti-Parminder Singh Murder Action Committee’ organized the bandh, receiving significant support from political parties and associations. Emergency services continued, while police intervened to prevent forced closures and manage traffic. On Thursday, Punjab witnessed a bandh following the murder of anti-drug activist Parminder Singh Jhota. Markets, schools, and highways were shut down as protesters demonstrated across various towns. The ‘Anti-Parminder Singh Murder Action Committee’ organized the bandh, receiving significant support from political parties and associations. Emergency services continued, while police intervened to prevent forced closures and manage traffic.