Chandigarh: Police firing on peacefully protesting Sikhs in Kotkapura and Behbal Kalan village (on October 14) has sparked anger amongst the Sikh sangat. Two Sikhs were killed and several others were injured in the firing. Sant Samaj led by Baba Harnam Singh Dhumma had yesterday issued a call for Malwa Bandh on Oct. 15 that was extended to whole of Punjab by various Sikh organizations.
According to reports received from across the Punjab, the Punjab Bandh is more impactful in Malwa region, however, other the shut down call also triggered response in other parts of the state.
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