Punjab shuts markets, schools and highways for bandh over anti‑drug activist’s murder

Punjab observed a bandh to protest the October 13 killing of an anti‑drug activist in Mansa, bringing markets, schools and major highways to a standstill across the state.

Opposition parties and farmer unions used the bandh to intensify their protest.

Markets were shut, schools remained closed and key arterial roads were blocked, disrupting daily life for commuters, traders and students.

The bandh was observed across Punjab, with markets, schools and highways closed, causing significant inconvenience for residents.

The report did not mention any casualties or arrests related to the incident.

The killing on October 13 has drawn attention to drug‑related concerns in the region.

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