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Punjab Shutdown: Kaur National Justice Front Seals Mohali‑Chandigarh Border, Shops Stay Closed
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 21 Aug 2026, 09:03 AM
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The Kaur National Justice Front called for a statewide shutdown on Thursday, sealing the Mohali‑Chandigarh border and keeping shops shut while a large police presence was deployed.
The Kaur National Justice Front announced a complete shutdown across Punjab on Thursday, urging citizens to observe a strike and keep commercial establishments closed. The call was part of a coordinated protest that began early in the day.
Security forces responded by sealing the border between Mohali and Chandigarh, deploying a substantial police contingent to monitor movement and prevent any breach. Traffic on the main arterial routes connecting the two cities was halted, and checkpoints were set up to enforce the closure.
As a result, shops throughout the state, especially in the border districts, remained shuttered and commercial activity stalled. Authorities have indicated that the heavy police presence aims to maintain law and order and to deter any attempts to violate the shutdown.
The shutdown reflects escalating tensions between the protest group and the state administration, though officials have not provided further details on the demands or any forthcoming negotiations.
Security forces responded by sealing the border between Mohali and Chandigarh, deploying a substantial police contingent to monitor movement and prevent any breach. Traffic on the main arterial routes connecting the two cities was halted, and checkpoints were set up to enforce the closure.
As a result, shops throughout the state, especially in the border districts, remained shuttered and commercial activity stalled. Authorities have indicated that the heavy police presence aims to maintain law and order and to deter any attempts to violate the shutdown.
The shutdown reflects escalating tensions between the protest group and the state administration, though officials have not provided further details on the demands or any forthcoming negotiations.