The bandh was observed from 7 am to 2 pm and was supported by several Sikh and farmer organisations, as well as breakaway factions of the Shiromani Akali Dal, including Shiromani Akali Dal (Punar Surjit) and Akali Dal (Waris Punjab De)

The Qaumi Insaf Morcha on Wednesday called for a 'Punjab Bandh' on August 21 to press for the release of Sikh prisoners. | India News

Punjab Bandh news: A federation of private schools announced a holiday for August 21. Panjab University rescheduled exams planned for that same day. The Qaumi Insaf Morcha called…