Ludhiana, May 26 -- Industrialists in Ludhiana on Monday warned of a Punjab-wide bandh if the Punjab Pollution Control Board does not address their objections over recent show-cause notices, alleged harassment of industrial units and disconnection of electricity supply for pollution norm violations before June 5.

The warning came after police stopped members of the Consortium of Industry and Trade - comprising 14 major industrial and trade associations of Ludhiana - from holding a protest outside the PPCB office at Focal Point. Heavy police deployment, including water cannons and anti-riot vehicles, was made at the site and industrialists were not allowed to proceed with the demonstration.

Following the police intervention, representati...