Punjab Opposition Corners AAP Government After Villager’s Death
Opposition parties say the government failed to curb drugs and are seeking resignations and a fair probe after Gulzar Singh’s death.
- The FIR was registered regarding the Punjab Sangrur Case following the suicide of Gulzar Singh, which has intensified the political battle in Punjab between the BJP and Congress.
- Before his death, Gulzar Singh alleged he faced threats after raising drug abuse concerns with Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema.
- Alleging that criminals like Gurpreet Singh Shekhon are receiving political space in the Aam Aadmi Party, the BJP and Congress have targeted Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann.
- Opposition leaders are demanding the resignation of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and Cheema, while calling for action under the Act.
- Investigations face scrutiny, particularly as the FIR reportedly does not name Cheema, despite Gulzar Singh allegedly naming him in a purported dying declaration.
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Opposition corners AAP govt over Punjab villager’s suicide, demands CM Mann, Cheema resign - The Tribune
The BJP on Tuesday demanded Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's resignation over the alleged suicide of a man, who was allegedly pressured by local AAP leaders to apologise for questioning Minister Harpal Singh Cheema over the drug menace in his village.
Punjab: Man Dies by Suicide Days After Questioning Minister Harpal Singh Cheema Over Drug Menace | 📰 LatestLY
Gulzar Singh, a resident of Punjab's Sangrur district, died after allegedly consuming poison days after he publicly raised concerns over drug abuse and the easy availability of 'chitta' with state Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema. 📰 Punjab: Man Dies by Suicide Days After Questioning Minister Harpal Singh Cheema Over Drug Menace.
Punjab Sangrur Case: BJP, Congress Target Mann Govt Over Gulzar Singh Suicide, Demand Resignations
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Punjab man dies by suicide after ‘pressure to apologise’ for questioning AAP minister Harpal Cheema over drug issue
Sangroor: A 46-year-old man died by suicide after consuming poison on Monday after local ruling-party leaders allegedly pressured him to apologise for questioning Punjab finance minister Harpal Singh Cheema over the supply of “chitta”, or synthetic drugs, in his village, his family said. Gulzar Singh, a resident of Toor Banjara village in minister Cheema’s Dirba assembly constituency, was battling for his life in hospital. He was initially taken…
BJP’s Gaurav Bhatia targets Punjab govt over Dalit man’s death, alleges inaction on drugs
Addressing the media in Delhi, Bhatia said Gulzar Singh had raised the issue of drugs during Punjab Minister Harpal Singh Cheema’s visit to his village and sought action after alleging that his son was consuming ‘Chitta’ (a term used for synthetic drug).
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