India, Aug. 21 -- Punjab Bandh Traffic Advisory August 21, 2026: Punjab is set to witness a seven-hour bandh on Friday, August 21, with the shutdown call scheduled from 7 AM to 2 PM. The bandh has been called by the Qaumi Insaaf Morcha over demands concerning the release of Sikh prisoners, or "Bandi Singhs." Several farmer and Sikh organisations have extended support to the call. With the bandh expected to affect normal movement in several parts of the state, commuters are advised to plan their journeys carefully, particularly during the seven-hour shutdown window.

What Commuters Should Know

Road traffic could be disrupted at various locations during the bandh, as organisers have appealed for a suspension of normal commercial and transp...