The District Magistrate, Barnala, Ghanshyam Thori has ordered imposition of curfew in the district with effect from 9 pm August 25 till further orders.
The decision has been taken in view of apprehension of breach of peace, mob violence that may jeopardise human life and property. The DM had earlier ordered closure of educational institutions in the district on August 24 and 25.
In a separate order, the District Magistrate Ludhiana Pardeep Agrawal has ordered closure of all educational institutions of the district on August 26.