Traders in Amritsar, Anandpur Sahib, and Talwandi Sabo are seeking relief from the Punjab government following the declaration of these areas as 'holy cities,' which bans the sale of liquor, meat, and tobacco. Affected businesses, some operating for generations, fear the ban will cripple their livelihoods and have requested a meeting with Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. They argue their businesses do not interfere with religious sanctity and have invested heavily in their establishments. Municipal Corporation officials have reportedly pressured traders to close shops.