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A closed market is seen during the Qaumi Insaf Morcha's 'Punjab Bandh' call, in Patiala, Punjab, Friday, Aug. 21, 2026. The call is given to press for the release of 'Bandi Singhs' (Sikh prisoners). | Photo: PTI
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Members of various organisations take part in a protest in support of the Qaumi Insaf Morcha's 'Punjab Bandh' call, in Chandigarh, Punjab, Friday, Aug. 21, 2026. | Photo: PTI/Shiva Sharma
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Members of various organisations take part in a protest in support of the Qaumi Insaf Morcha's 'Punjab Bandh' call, in Chandigarh, Punjab, Friday, Aug. 21, 2026. | Photo: PTI/Shiva Sharma
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Members of various organisations take part in a protest in support of the Qaumi Insaf Morcha's 'Punjab Bandh' call, in Chandigarh, Punjab, Friday, Aug. 21, 2026. | Photo: PTI/Shiva Sharma
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Police personnel stand guard as members of various organisations take part in a protest in support of the Qaumi Insaf Morcha's 'Punjab Bandh' call, in Chandigarh, Punjab, Friday, Aug. 21, 2026. | Photo: PTI/Shiva Sharma
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Members of various organisations hold placards during a protest in support of the Qaumi Insaf Morcha's 'Punjab Bandh' call, in Chandigarh, Punjab, Friday, Aug. 21, 2026. | Photo: PTI/Shiva Sharma
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Police personnel stand guard amid heightened security at the Chandigarh-Mohali border ahead of a 'Punjab bandh' call, in Chandigarh, Friday, Aug. 21, 2026. | Photo: PTI
