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Traffic Congestion Hits Gill Chowk in Ludhiana Amid Punjab Bandh
✍️ Amar Ujala · Ludhiana
🗓 15 Oct 2026, 11:32 AM
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A severe traffic jam formed at Gill Chowk in Ludhiana as the statewide bandh disrupted normal movement.
Ludhiana witnessed a significant traffic bottleneck at Gill Chowk on Thursday as the Punjab-wide bandh halted regular commuting. The bandh, called by local groups to protest government policies, led to the closure of many shops and offices across the state, prompting commuters to seek alternative routes.
Police personnel were deployed at key intersections, including Gill Chowk, to manage the growing queue of vehicles. Despite their presence, the sudden surge of cars, two-wheelers and public transport resulted in a standstill that lasted several hours.
Commuters reported delays of up to two hours, with some opting to walk or use bicycles to reach their destinations. No incidents of violence or accidents were reported, and authorities indicated that traffic would be cleared once the bandh concluded later in the day.
The disruption underscores the impact of periodic bandh calls on urban mobility in Punjab's major cities, prompting calls for better coordination between protest organizers and municipal officials.
Police personnel were deployed at key intersections, including Gill Chowk, to manage the growing queue of vehicles. Despite their presence, the sudden surge of cars, two-wheelers and public transport resulted in a standstill that lasted several hours.
Commuters reported delays of up to two hours, with some opting to walk or use bicycles to reach their destinations. No incidents of violence or accidents were reported, and authorities indicated that traffic would be cleared once the bandh concluded later in the day.
The disruption underscores the impact of periodic bandh calls on urban mobility in Punjab's major cities, prompting calls for better coordination between protest organizers and municipal officials.