According to government orders, the excise department has been instructed to completely ban the sale and consumption of alcohol and all related products within the municipal limits of Amritsar’s Walled City, Sri Anandpur Sahib, and Talwandi Sabo.
पंजाब में 3 ऐतिहासिक धार्मिक नगर ‘पवित्र शहर’ घोषित, शराब-तंबाकू और गोश्त बिक्री होंगे बैन
In a significant decision, the Punjab government has officially declared three major religious sites in the state—the Walled City of Amritsar, Sri Anandpur Sahib in Rupnagar district, and Talwandi Sabo (Sri Damdama Sahib) in Bathinda district—as holy cities. The government stated that this decision was necessary to preserve the religious, historical, and spiritual identity of these cities.
Notification issued after Governor’s approval
A notification issued by the Home Affairs Department clarified that this decision has received the formal approval of the Governor of Punjab. Following this, the relevant departments have been directed to strictly enforce the new rules within the notified municipal limits of these three cities. This notification will soon be published in the official gazette of Punjab.
Complete ban on alcohol and intoxicants
According to the government order, the Excise Department has been directed to completely ban the sale and consumption of alcohol and all related products within the municipal limits of Amritsar’s Walled City, Sri Anandpur Sahib, and Talwandi Sabo.
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In addition, the Health and Family Welfare Department has been directed to prohibit the sale and use of cigarettes, tobacco, and other intoxicants.
Meat Sale Will Also Be Banned
In order to maintain religious sanctity, the Animal Husbandry Department has also been requested to ensure a ban on the sale and consumption of meat within the notified boundaries of these holy cities. The government believes that these steps will strengthen the spiritual spirit of the religious sites and maintain the respect of the faith of devotees.
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The Local Government Department, along with the Deputy Commissioners of Amritsar, Rupnagar, and Bathinda, have been entrusted with the responsibility of ensuring strict compliance with these orders. The administration has been clearly told that laxity will not be tolerated at any level and strict action will be taken against those violating the rules.
Decision Linked to Chief Minister’s Previous Announcements
This decision is also linked to Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s earlier announcements. Last month, he spoke about developing Sri Anandpur Sahib as a Heritage Street City. In a public meeting, he appealed to the people that it was everyone’s collective responsibility to maintain the city’s religious dignity and spiritual character.
The Chief Minister also announced that a heritage street would be constructed in Anandpur Sahib, completely transforming the city. He placed special emphasis on preserving the sanctity of this historic city, associated with the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur.
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The government believes that Amritsar, Sri Anandpur Sahib, and Sri Damdama Sahib are centers of Sikh history and faith, visited by millions of devotees every year. The purpose of declaring these cities sacred is not only to maintain religious dignity but also to preserve their unique identity for future generations.
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