India, Oct. 14 -- Punjab is set to observe a bandh on Thursday, October 15, 2026, following a protest call over the killing of anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota in Mansa. The shutdown is expected to affect normal activities in some parts of the state, raising questions about school closures, market operations, public transport, and essential services.

The bandh is scheduled from 6 am to 5 pm. Protesters are demanding a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into Jhota's killing and accountability from the state government and police administration.

However, a blanket statewide closure of all schools, colleges, markets, banks and government offices has not been confirmed. The situation may vary across districts, so residents ...