Giani Harpreet Singh announces support for Punjab Bandh called by Qaumi Insaaf Morcha
Babushahi Bureau
Chandigarh, August 17, 2026: Shiromani Akali Dal Punar-Surjit president Giani Harpreet Singh on Monday announced his organisation’s full support for the Punjab bandh on August 21 called by the Qaumi Insaaf Morcha, which has been protesting at the Chandigarh border demanding the release of Bandi Singhs.
The bandh has been called in support of the release of Bandi Singhs and against the alleged use of force during the peaceful march organised by the Morcha on August 15, as well as the registration of cases against its leaders.
Giani Harpreet Singh alleged that the government was not only refusing to release the Singhs but was also attempting to suppress voices demanding their release through the use of force and registration of cases.
He appealed to justice-loving people across Punjab to cooperate in observing a complete bandh on August 21, saying it would send a strong message against what he termed government “high-handedness”.
Giani Harpreet Singh said leaders and workers of his organisation would join the people and work towards making the bandh successful. He said the objective was to build pressure on the governments for the release of those who, according to the organisation, have completed their sentences but continue to remain incarcerated.
The statement was issued to the media by Media In-charge S. Tajinder Singh Pannu.