Sale of meat, tobacco, alcohol now banned in three holy cities of Punjab

The sale of meat, tobacco, alcohol, and other intoxicants is now prohibited in Amritsar Walled City, Talwandi Sabo and Sri Anandpur Sahib after a notification was issued by the Punjab government, according to them the 'holy city' status.

Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, in a video message on Sunday, said the decision to grant holy city status to the three places revered among Sikhs has now come into effect after a Punjab government notification.

Last month a resolution was passed unanimously during a special session of the Punjab Assembly held in Sri Anandpur Sahib, which was convened to mark the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh



Bahadur.

Last month a resolution was passed unanimously during a special session of the Punjab Assembly held in Sri Anandpur Sahib, which was convened to mark the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur.

The chief minister said strict regulations will now apply in the holy cities. "Sale of meat, alcohol, tobacco, and any intoxicating substances will be completely prohibited," he said.

He assured that the cities will have appropriate development. "These cities are not only religious centres but also a very important symbol of our cultural heritage."

"I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the entire Sikh Sangat," Mann said.