Punjab Bandh: What’s open, what’s closed

Farmers have announced a 'Punjab Bandh' on Monday leading to the expected closure of all shops across the state and disruption in road and rail services.

However, emergency services will continue to operate.

Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher announced a complete bandh in the  state while assuring people that emergency services would remain functional.

He said the call for a complete shutdown has received support from various groups, including traders, transporters, employees' unions, toll plaza workers, labourers, ex-servicemen, sarpanches, teachers' unions, and social organisations.

The Punjab bandh would bring road and rail transport, shops, and both government and private offices to a standstill.

He said the call had received support from common people and most streets would be deserted as no one would step out.

Essential services like medical facilities, wedding ceremonies, job interviews, and air transport will remain operational. However, vegetable markets, petrol pumps and gas agencies will be closed.