Archive · 16 Dec 2025
Punjab Declares Three Cities as Holy
The Punjab government has declared three cities as holy: the walled city of Amritsar, Anandpur Sahib, and Talwandi Sabo.
This means that within these cities, you can't buy or eat meat, liquor, or tobacco.
The governor of Punjab approved this decision, and the chief minister had announced it earlier.
The goal is to keep these places special and respectful for religious reasons.
The government has asked different departments to make sure these rules are followed.
Punjab government declared Amritsar’s walled city, Anandpur Sahib, and Talwandi Sabo as holy cities.
Sale and consumption of liquor, meat, and tobacco banned within these cities.
Notification issued by Home Secretary Alok Shekhar with Governor's approval.
Chief Minister Bhagwat Mann had announced the holy city status earlier in December 2023.
Various departments instructed to enforce the prohibitions to maintain religious sanctity.
- Who
- Punjab Government
- What
- Declared three cities as holy and banned sale of meat, liquor, and tobacco
- When
- December 15, 2023
- Where
- Amritsar’s walled city, Anandpur Sahib, Talwandi Sabo
- Why
- To maintain religious sanctity
- Cities Declared Holy
- Amritsar’s walled city, Anandpur Sahib, Talwandi Sabo
- Banned Items
- Liquor, meat, tobacco
- Notification Date
- December 15, 2023
- Governor's Role
- Approved the declaration
- Chief Minister's Announcement
- Bhagwat Mann announced the status earlier in December 2023
- Purpose
- To maintain religious sanctity
