A Sikh group has organized a seven-hour shutdown in Punjab, demanding the release of prisoners who remain jailed despite completing their sentences.
The protest is being led by Qaumi Insaaf Morcha
Aug 21, 2026
10:02 am
What's the storyA Sikh organization has called for a seven-hour statewide shutdown in Punjab on Friday.
The protest is being led by the Qaumi Insaaf Morcha, which is demanding the release of Sikh prisoners, or "Bandi Singhs," who have remained imprisoned for decades despite completing their sentences.
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