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Politics
Punjab bandh shuts 7,500 schools and blocks highways amid mixed response
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 21 Aug 2026, 08:51 PM
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A statewide bandh in Punjab led to the closure of about 7,500 schools and the blockage of major highways, drawing varied reactions from the public and officials.
A protest-driven bandh was observed across Punjab, resulting in the shutdown of roughly 7,500 schools. The closure affected both government and private institutions, disrupting regular academic activities for the day.
Simultaneously, demonstrators blocked several key highways, causing traffic snarls and delaying transport services. Authorities deployed police personnel to manage the situation and keep essential movement flowing.
The bandh has elicited mixed responses: some community members support the protest’s objectives, while others criticize the inconvenience caused to commuters and students. Officials have called for calm and urged participants to resume normal activities as soon as possible.
No injuries or arrests have been reported so far, and the situation remains under close monitoring by law‑enforcement agencies.
Simultaneously, demonstrators blocked several key highways, causing traffic snarls and delaying transport services. Authorities deployed police personnel to manage the situation and keep essential movement flowing.
The bandh has elicited mixed responses: some community members support the protest’s objectives, while others criticize the inconvenience caused to commuters and students. Officials have called for calm and urged participants to resume normal activities as soon as possible.
No injuries or arrests have been reported so far, and the situation remains under close monitoring by law‑enforcement agencies.