Chemists to observe bandh on July 30

Jalandhar, July 22

In keeping with the call they have already given regarding their opposition to the government crackdown against chemists in the state and against the rampant sale on drugs online, despite clampdowns on chemists, the Punjab Chemists Association has called for a one-day bandh on July 30.

In a protest that will be held from July 25 onwards, as per the plan the chemists will put up posters at all chemist shops in visible places highlighting their issues regarding trade and the drug menace in all 22 districts of the state, including Jalandhar, on July 25.

On July 26, they will hold a candle march at the district headquarters against drug abuse, on July 27, all chemist shops will remain open after 11 am. On July 28, they will hold rallies at important places in districts from 10 am to 12 noon.

On July 30, the chemists will hold a total bandh across the state. They will demand action against the illegal sale of medicines through online e-pharmacies. — TNS