Ludhiana bans heavy vehicles on key stretch for 2 months

Ludhiana police have banned heavy commercial vehicles on the Samrala Chowk–Atam Park stretch daily from 5 pm to 9 pm for two months, effective immediately. Issued under BNSS Section 163 to ease festival-season congestion, the order exempts buses, ambulances, fire tenders, and police vehicles. Violators face legal action.