In Ludhiana today, meat and fish shops are closed due to orders issued by the District Magistrate regarding the Jain community's religious festival. Non-vegetarian hotels are also closed.

In Ludhiana, the Jain community is celebrating a religious festival on September 15, 2026. This day is observed as Ahimsa Day. According to Jainism, killing any living being on this day is considered against religious customs. In view of this, the district administration has issued orders banning the sale and slaughter of meat and fish in the district. The District Magistrate Ludhiana has invoked the Indian Civil Protection Code, 2023...