Punjab Bandh: On the occasion of Republic Day, a youth desecrated the statue of Baba Saheb Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar in Heritage Street, Amritsar, which caused outrage in the entire area. Although the accused has been caught by the people and handed over to the police, the Dalit community has demanded a high-level investigation.
A complete bandh was called in Fazilka city today against this incident. Chowk Ghantaghar, Mehriyan Bazaar, Cycle Bazaar, Gaushala Road and other markets remained closed. Organizations like Vyapar Mandal, Democratic Teacher Front and Bar Association supported the protest, although their shops remained open.
The protesters say that while the accused has been arrested, an SIT should be formed to investigate at whose behest this incident took place and who is behind it. The police have made tight security arrangements so that the demonstration can be conducted peacefully.