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Shopkeepers protest on College Road over market dispute in Jagroan, halted for 3 hours
✍️ Amar Ujala · Ludhiana
🗓 20 Aug 2026, 01:34 PM
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Shopkeepers on College Road in Jagroan staged a three‑hour sit‑in to protest a market dispute, bringing traffic to a standstill.
Shopkeepers on College Road in Jagroan gathered for a sit‑in protest on Thursday, demanding resolution of a long‑standing market dispute. The demonstrators blocked the thoroughfare, turning the busy commercial stretch into a pedestrian zone for several hours.
The blockage caused traffic on the main artery to grind to a halt for approximately three hours, forcing commuters to seek alternate routes. Local police monitored the situation and later cleared the road after the protestors dispersed, restoring normal flow.
Authorities did not report any injuries or arrests, and the protest remained peaceful throughout its duration. Officials indicated that discussions with the shopkeepers would continue to address the underlying market issues.
The blockage caused traffic on the main artery to grind to a halt for approximately three hours, forcing commuters to seek alternate routes. Local police monitored the situation and later cleared the road after the protestors dispersed, restoring normal flow.
Authorities did not report any injuries or arrests, and the protest remained peaceful throughout its duration. Officials indicated that discussions with the shopkeepers would continue to address the underlying market issues.