AMRITSAR, April 27 -- Traders in Amritsar shut their shops and other commercial establishments as 'bandh' was observed in the city on Saturday, with people taking out a march through the markets and even inside the old walled city area to protest the Pahalgam terror incident.

The call was given by various traders' associations in protest against the terror attack that killed 26 tourists.

Markets of the walled city of Amritsar, which is an old hub of the trade, wore a deserted view throughout the day. Shops, other trading outlets and showrooms remained closed in Hall Bazaar, Katra Jaimal Singh Bazaar, Majith Mandi, Katra Safaid etc. Shops in other major markets, including the IDH market, were also closed. However, shops were open in the ...