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Amritsar: 36-Hour Power Outage Sparks Protest
✍️ Amar Ujala · Amritsar
🗓 23 Jul 2026, 11:48 AM
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A 36-hour power and water outage in Amritsar has led to protests, with locals blocking the Attari-Wagah National Highway. The situation remains tense as residents demand immediate restoration of essential services.
The city of Amritsar has been plagued by a prolonged power and water outage, lasting over 36 hours. This has resulted in widespread discontent among the residents, who have taken to the streets to express their frustration. The protesters have blocked the Attari-Wagah National Highway, bringing traffic to a standstill. The situation is tense, with locals demanding that the authorities take immediate action to restore the essential services. The outage has affected daily life, causing inconvenience to the people of Amritsar. The protesters are adamant that they will not lift the blockade until their demands are met.