Drug Crisis: Sangrur Man Attempts Suicide After Alleged Inaction

Sangrur Poison Incident Sparks Row as Opposition Slams Mann Govt Over Drugs

A man named Jagga Singh allegedly consumed a poisonous substance outside the Deputy Commissioner's office in Punjab's Sangrur district, alleging administrative inaction against local drug peddling. The victim stated he faced threats and assault after posting videos highlighting the drug menace in his village, while the police allegedly ignored his complaints. The incident ignited sharp attacks from the Congress, BJP, and Shiromani Akali Dal agai…

Another Punjab man attempts suicide over drug menace; Opposition jabs AAP

Opposition parties linked the incident to earlier cases involving people who had spoken out against drugs in Sangrur.

Punjab: Sangrur Youth Consumes Poison Outside DC Office, Alleges Harassment over Drug Video

Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. A youth from Namol village in Punjab's Sangrur allegedly consumed a poisonous substance outside the Deputy Commissioner's office, accusing his village sarpanch and his associates of threatening and assaulting him after he posted a video related to alleged drug sales. India News | Punjab: Sangrur Youth Consumes Poison Outside DC Office, Alleges Harassment over Drug Video.

Punjab drug menace: Congress shares video of man consuming poision outside DC office; sparks row

Pilot, who is also Congress party's poll incharge in Punjab, further wrote: "Resident of Namol village, Jagga Singh, consumed a poisonous substance outside the DC's office. Ever since he started posting videos against drugs, he had been receiving threats and being harassed. Amidst grand claims about a drug-free Punjab, such incidents have raised serious questions on the accountability of the AAP government and the administration."

Drug Crisis: Sangrur Man Attempts Suicide After Alleged Inaction

<p>A man in Punjab’s Sangrur reportedly attempted suicide by consuming poison after allegedly failing to get action against drug sales in his locality. Jagjit Singh, also known as Jagga Singh, reportedly consumed poison outside the District Commissioner’s office and was later shifted to a hospital in Patiala after his condition deteriorated. According to the report, Jagjit had allegedly complained to the local village sarpanch about drug-related…

‘Beaten up’ after raising drugs issue, Sangrur man consumes poison - The Tribune

A youth allegedly attempted suicide by consuming poison after alleging that an AAP sarpanch was harassing him and his family for raising the problem of drugs. The police said the man was undergoing treatment at a local hospital. An investigation has been marked in the matter.