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Protest in Amritsar's Hall Gate Leaves Shops Closed Amid Barnala Incident Outcry
✍️ Amar Ujala · Amritsar
🗓 27 Jul 2026, 06:33 PM
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Protesters gathered in Amritsar's Hall Gate area demanding justice for an incident in Barnala, causing local shops to shut down.
Protesters gathered in the Hall Gate area of Amritsar demanding accountability for an incident that occurred in Barnala, leading to a shutdown of nearby shops.
The demonstration, organized by local residents, saw crowds blocking streets and chanting slogans. Police were deployed to maintain order, and a temporary cordon was set up around the main market.
No injuries were reported, and the protest continued into the evening before authorities cleared the area. The incident in Barnala has sparked widespread calls for justice across Punjab.
Local shop owners expressed frustration over the loss of business, but many also supported the protest’s demands for transparency.
The authorities have pledged to investigate the Barnala incident thoroughly and to engage with community leaders to address concerns.
The demonstration, organized by local residents, saw crowds blocking streets and chanting slogans. Police were deployed to maintain order, and a temporary cordon was set up around the main market.
No injuries were reported, and the protest continued into the evening before authorities cleared the area. The incident in Barnala has sparked widespread calls for justice across Punjab.
Local shop owners expressed frustration over the loss of business, but many also supported the protest’s demands for transparency.
The authorities have pledged to investigate the Barnala incident thoroughly and to engage with community leaders to address concerns.