SAD Claims Court Release of Worker, Demands Resignation of Punjab CM
SAD claims HC bail for Majitha worker, seeks CM’s resignation
The Times Of India
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The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) has announced that the Punjab and Haryana High Court ordered the release of party worker Jobanpreet Singh, deeming his arrest unconstitutional. SAD leader Arshdeep Singh Kler called for the resignation of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, stating that charges against SAD leader Bikram Singh Majithia are now irrelevant.
- 01The Punjab and Haryana High Court ruled Jobanpreet Singh's arrest unconstitutional, leading to his immediate release.
- 02SAD's Arshdeep Singh Kler criticized Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and demanded his resignation over the handling of the case.
- 03Bikram Singh Majithia is accused of orchestrating Jobanpreet's illegal release from police custody and remains at large.
- 04The court questioned the actions of Majitha DSP Kamalmeet Singh regarding the arrest and potential penalties.
- 05Kler accused the Punjab Police of violating constitutional rights under political pressure.
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Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) chief spokesperson Arshdeep Singh Kler announced that the Punjab and Haryana High Court has ordered the release of Jobanpreet Singh, a party worker whose arrest was deemed unconstitutional. Kler argued that this ruling renders the charges against SAD leader Bikram Singh Majithia irrelevant, leading him to demand the resignation of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. Majithia is accused of attempting to free Jobanpreet from police custody in a pre-planned conspiracy and is currently evading arrest. Kler criticized the Punjab Police for acting under political influence, claiming that constitutional rights are being violated. The court also raised concerns about the actions of Majitha DSP Kamalmeet Singh, questioning whether he would return his salary if Jobanpreet is acquitted. Kler emphasized the need for proper education of police officers regarding legal procedures, highlighting that the incident occurred on May 26 and that Supreme Court guidelines were not followed during the arrest.
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The case raises significant concerns about police conduct and political influence in Punjab, potentially affecting public trust in law enforcement.
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