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Markets shut, traffic hit: Punjab bandh brings life to a standstill | In pics

Farmers’ organisations stage protest in support of the Qaumi Insaaf Morcha, demanding the release of Bandi Singh prisoners who have completed their sentences

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Updated At : 07:30 PM Aug 21, 2026 IST

Farmers’ organisations stage a protest at Ajzizpur toll plaza in support of the Qaumi Insaaf Morcha, demanding the release of Bandi Singh prisoners who have completed their sentences. Tribune Photo: Vicky
Traffic snarls as trucks, buses and other vehicles crowd a busy intersection, with commuters and pedestrians navigating through the congestion. Tribune Photo: Vicky
Vehicles pass through the Azizpur Toll Plaza as traffic moves along the highway on Friday. Tribune Photo: Vicky
Qaumi Insaaf Morcha members protest in Mohali on Friday. Tribune Photo: Vicky
A man sits outside a locked shop during the Punjab bandh on Friday. Tribune Photo: Vicky
Qaumi Insaaf Morcha members protest in Mohali on Friday. Tribune Photo: Vicky
The usually busy Mohali-Kharar bridge road wears a deserted look as vehicles stay off the road during the Punjab bandh called by the Qaumi Insaaf Morcha on Friday. Tribune Photo: Vicky

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Markets shut, traffic hit: Punjab bandh brings life to a standstill | In pics

Farmers’ organisations stage protest in support of the Qaumi Insaaf Morcha, demanding the release of Bandi Singh prisoners who have completed their sentences

Tribune Web Desk

Farmers’ organisations stage a protest at Ajzizpur toll plaza in support of the Qaumi Insaaf Morcha, demanding the release of Bandi Singh prisoners who have completed their sentences. Tribune Photo: Vicky

Traffic snarls as trucks, buses and other vehicles crowd a busy intersection, with commuters and pedestrians navigating through the congestion. Tribune Photo: Vicky

Vehicles pass through the Azizpur Toll Plaza as traffic moves along the highway on Friday. Tribune Photo: Vicky

Qaumi Insaaf Morcha members protest in Mohali on Friday. Tribune Photo: Vicky

A man sits outside a locked shop during the Punjab bandh on Friday. Tribune Photo: Vicky

Qaumi Insaaf Morcha members protest in Mohali on Friday. Tribune Photo: Vicky

The usually busy Mohali-Kharar bridge road wears a deserted look as vehicles stay off the road during the Punjab bandh called by the Qaumi Insaaf Morcha on Friday. Tribune Photo: Vicky