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Punjab bandh by Kaumi Insaf Morcha causes highway jam in Mohali, rail services unaffected
✍️ Amar Ujala · Mohali
🗓 21 Aug 2026, 11:33 AM
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A bandh called by the Kaumi Insaf Morcha in Punjab led to a traffic jam on the Mohali highway, while train services continued without interruption.
The Kaumi Insaf Morcha announced a statewide bandh today, prompting protests across Punjab. In Mohali, the capital region, the call resulted in significant congestion on the main highway linking the city with neighboring districts.
Traffic police reported that vehicles were stalled for several hours, forcing commuters to seek alternate routes. Despite the road blockage, Indian Railways confirmed that all scheduled trains passing through Mohali station ran on time, with no reported delays.
On the jammed highway, many stranded travelers were seen standing with folded hands, a gesture commonly interpreted as a prayer for safe passage or patience during the disruption. Authorities have urged the public to avoid non‑essential travel until the bandh is lifted.
The bandh, part of a broader protest agenda by the group, is expected to continue for the remainder of the day, with officials monitoring the situation closely.
Traffic police reported that vehicles were stalled for several hours, forcing commuters to seek alternate routes. Despite the road blockage, Indian Railways confirmed that all scheduled trains passing through Mohali station ran on time, with no reported delays.
On the jammed highway, many stranded travelers were seen standing with folded hands, a gesture commonly interpreted as a prayer for safe passage or patience during the disruption. Authorities have urged the public to avoid non‑essential travel until the bandh is lifted.
The bandh, part of a broader protest agenda by the group, is expected to continue for the remainder of the day, with officials monitoring the situation closely.