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Punjab Shutdown: Schools Closed in Mohali-Chandigarh, Protesters to Sit on Highway and Rail Tracks
✍️ Amar Ujala · Mohali
🗓 21 Aug 2026, 02:36 AM
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A statewide shutdown in Punjab led to the closure of schools in Mohali and Chandigarh, while protestors announced plans to occupy highway and railway tracks today.
The state of Punjab observed a shutdown today, resulting in the suspension of regular school sessions in both Mohali and Chandigarh. Authorities confirmed that all government and private schools in the two cities remained closed as a precautionary measure.
Organisers of the protest, representing various local groups, announced that demonstrators would stage a sit‑in on major highways and railway tracks connecting the region. The aim is to pressurise the state government over pending demands, though specific grievances were not detailed in the brief.
Law enforcement agencies have been deployed along the identified routes to manage traffic and ensure safety. While the protest is expected to be peaceful, officials warned of possible disruptions to commuter services and urged the public to avoid the affected corridors.
The shutdown, declared earlier this week, marks one of the more extensive civic actions in Punjab in recent months, reflecting growing public discontent over unresolved issues.
No injuries or arrests have been reported so far, and the situation remains under close monitoring by both local police and district administrators.
Organisers of the protest, representing various local groups, announced that demonstrators would stage a sit‑in on major highways and railway tracks connecting the region. The aim is to pressurise the state government over pending demands, though specific grievances were not detailed in the brief.
Law enforcement agencies have been deployed along the identified routes to manage traffic and ensure safety. While the protest is expected to be peaceful, officials warned of possible disruptions to commuter services and urged the public to avoid the affected corridors.
The shutdown, declared earlier this week, marks one of the more extensive civic actions in Punjab in recent months, reflecting growing public discontent over unresolved issues.
No injuries or arrests have been reported so far, and the situation remains under close monitoring by both local police and district administrators.