Media reports said that a four-member family from Kannur district and a restaurant staff member have been trapped in the sky dining restaurant. According to the operators, they cannot lower the crane as its hydraulics have stopped working.

The strike by employees of the Punjab Roadways, Punbus, and PRTC brought bus services across the state to a standstill. With state-run buses out of service, commuters were forced to rely on private transport. A heavy rush of passengers was seen at the Inter-State Bus Terminal (ISBT) in Amritsar.

Nearly 25 years ago, Khatik ran a small push-cart, selling fruits and vegetables on the streets. Over time, he started buying apples from Kashmir and selling them in Chittorgarh. Khatik had always been obsessed with gold — a fascination he attributes to music composer Bappi Lahiri.