Ludhiana, May 11 -- With India and Pakistan declaring ceasefire, Ludhiana industrialists on Saturday expressed optimism that migrant labourers, many of whom began leaving the city amid fears of escalation in tension, would return soon. The recent spike in labour migration had left industrial units concerned about workforce shortages. Now, business leaders are hopeful of a turnaround. However, ceasefire violations by Pakistan were noticed in different districts on Saturday evening.

Upkar Singh Ahuja, president of the Chamber of Industrial and Commercial Undertakings (CICU), said, "Things are getting back to normal. We are confident that labourers will stop leaving. Many of those who have already left are expected to return soon." He added...