Protesting youths clash with police during march towards Punjab CM's residence over unemployment
Unemployed youths protesting under the Berozgar Sanyukt Morcha banner clashed with police in Sangrur while marching toward the Punjab Chief Minister's residence. The protesters are demanding government jobs and have vowed to continue their agitation.
Why it matters
The protest reflects growing frustration over unemployment and government job policies in the Indian state of Punjab.
Youths protesting under the banner of the Berozgar Sanyukt Morcha Punjab clashed with police in Sangrur on Sunday (July 26, 2026) while attempting to march towards the residence of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann , officials said.
The protesters, who have been staging a sit-in outside the Deputy Commissioner's office for a prolonged period, began their march from the Verka Plant carrying banners and flags, demanding government jobs and the fulfillment of their pending demands.
Police stopped the march by erecting barricades on the route leading to the Chief Minister's residence.
A scuffle broke out when the protesters tried to move past the barricades, resulting in a tense situation.
Some protesters sustained minor injuries during the jostling, while a few participants, including women, reportedly fainted at the protest site.
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