Archive · 29 Dec 2025
Punjab Bans Non-Veg Food in Amritsar
The Punjab government has decided to ban the sale of non-vegetarian food in Amritsar.
This decision was made to respect the city's spiritual heritage and the teachings of Guru Ramdas Sahib.
The government advisor, Deepak Bali, said that the ban is now a law and will be enforced.
He also mentioned that people affected by this ban can find other work.
The ban is part of a larger effort to preserve the religious sanctity of Amritsar, along with two other cities, Sri Anandpur Sahib and Talwandi Sabo.
The government has also restricted the sale of liquor, tobacco, and other intoxicants in these areas.
Punjab government bans non-vegetarian food in Amritsar to preserve religious sanctity.
Advisor Deepak Bali defends the move, citing the city's spiritual legacy.
Ban is part of a larger effort to enforce restrictions in three holy cities.
Government also restricts sale of liquor, tobacco, and other intoxicants in these areas.
Decision formalized and will be strictly implemented.
- Who
- Punjab Government and Advisor Deepak Bali
- What
- Ban on non-vegetarian food in Amritsar
- When
- Decision formalized recently
- Where
- Amritsar, Punjab, India
- Why
- To preserve the religious sanctity of the city
- Location
- Amritsar, Punjab, India
- Decision Maker
- Punjab Government
- Reason
- Preserve religious sanctity
- Affected Areas
- Amritsar, Sri Anandpur Sahib, Talwandi Sabo
- Implementation
- Formalized and to be enforced