Summary:
However, normal life was affected as all government offices, commercial establishments and petrol pumps remained shut. Various organisations of the Ravidas community had blocked the city’s entry and exist points. They sat on a dharna at Jalandhar Bypass, Samrala Chowk, Gill Chowk, Dhandari Kalan, Ferozepur Road, Sherpur Chowk, Metro Chowk, Ladhowal and Jodhewal Chowk where commuters were not allowed to pass. Protesters slapped him in the presence of the police. He added that the bandh remained by and large peaceful in the city..