Amritsar's 'Walled City' Meat, Alcohol Ban Sparks Livelihood Fears Among Traders

• Punjab's AAP government declared parts of Amritsar, Talwandi Sabo, and Sri Anandpur Sahib as "holy cities," banning meat, alcohol, and tobacco sales.
• The ban in Amritsar's 'Walled City' near Golden Temple threatens livelihoods of traders, some operating for generations, with fears of unemployment.
• Traders like Rajinder Kumar (fish wholesaler) and Manmohan Singh (eatery owner) express anger, citing lack of consultation and no alternatives.
• Hospitality sector warns of potential illegal trade; BJP functionary Jagmohan Singh Raju demands rehabilitation for affected businesses.
• AAP government promises rehabilitation and consultation, but small vendors like Moti Ram remain anxious about their future.

Why It Matters: Amritsar's 'Walled City' ban on meat/alcohol for "holy city" status sparks livelihood crisis.