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Politics
Punjab Protest Turns Violent
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 16 Aug 2026, 12:03 PM
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Qaumi Insaf morcha protesters clashed with authorities in Punjab, prompting the use of tear gas and water cannons. A Punjab Bandh call has been issued for August 21.
A protest by Qaumi Insaf morcha in Punjab turned violent, leading to a confrontation between protesters and authorities. The situation escalated, prompting the use of tear gas and water cannons to disperse the crowd. The protesters were demonstrating for their demands, but the situation took a turn for the worse. A call for a Punjab Bandh has been issued for August 21, in response to the events that unfolded. The authorities are on high alert, preparing for potential disruptions on the day of the bandh.