Bikram Singh Majithia Evades Arrest Amid Controversy in Punjab
Majithia remains elusive; Mann mocks ‘Majhey Da Jarnail’ tag
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Bikram Singh Majithia, a leader of the Shiromani Akali Dal and former Punjab minister, remains untraceable following police raids aimed at arresting him for alleged misconduct at a police station. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann mocks Majithia's reputation, calling him a 'paper general' and asserting that legal action will follow.
- 01Bikram Singh Majithia is wanted for allegedly leading a group that unlawfully entered Majitha police station on May 31.
- 02Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has issued a challenge to Majithia, questioning his reputation and presence.
- 03Majithia's counsel plans to seek high court intervention, claiming the FIR is biased and that the government is delaying legal processes.
- 04A Lookout Circular has been issued to prevent Majithia from fleeing abroad amid the ongoing investigation.
- 05Posters branding Majithia as a 'wanted fugitive' have circulated online, prompting claims of a defamation campaign against him.
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Bikram Singh Majithia, a prominent member of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) and former Punjab minister, has evaded arrest following police raids targeting him in connection with an FIR related to an incident at Majitha police station on May 31. Allegations against Majithia include leading a group that unlawfully entered the police station to secure the release of a detained party worker. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has publicly challenged Majithia, dismissing his reputation as 'Majhey Da Jarnail' and labeling him a 'paper general.' Meanwhile, Majithia's counsel, Bhagwant Singh Sialka, is preparing to approach the high court, claiming the FIR is biased and criticizing the delays in legal proceedings. A Lookout Circular has been issued to prevent Majithia from leaving the country, and posters declaring him a 'wanted fugitive' have emerged, which Sialka argues are part of a malicious campaign against his client.
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The ongoing legal issues surrounding Majithia could affect local political dynamics and public perception of the Shiromani Akali Dal party in Punjab.
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