Punjab schools will remain closed on August 9 due to a bandh called by the Dalit and Christian communities in protest of ethnic violence and atrocities on women in Manipur. The decision was made by the Punjab government to ensure the safety of students. The bandh aims to raise awareness and demand justice for the victims. The closure aligns with the solidarity movement, responding to a disturbing incident in Manipur that sparked national outrage and claimed over 160 lives.