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Punjab Constable, Sister Attacked After Reporting Alleged Drug Peddlers
A police constable and his sister were attacked in Gurdaspur, Punjab.
The attackers have not yet been identified.
Police said three or four men stopped them on a motorcycle and assaulted them.
Both victims suffered serious injuries and went to a hospital.
The constable said he had reported people who allegedly sold drugs.
He believes the attack happened because of that report.
Police are investigating what happened and promised strict action.
BJP leader Ravneet Singh Bittu used the incident to criticize the Punjab government.
The report does not say that police have confirmed the attackers were drug smugglers.
Punjab Police constable Karanpreet Singh and his sister, Baljinder Kaur, were allegedly attacked by three or four unidentified youths in Gurdaspur.
The pair were travelling by motorcycle when they were stopped and assaulted at Babbehali Adda.
Both sustained serious injuries and were admitted to the Civil Hospital.
Karanpreet alleged the attack was retaliation for reporting drug peddlers in his village and said he had been attacked previously.
Police are investigating to identify the attackers, while BJP leader Ravneet Singh Bittu accused the AAP government of failing on law and order and drug control.
- Who
- Punjab Police constable Karanpreet Singh, his sister Baljinder Kaur, and three or four unidentified youths.
- What
- Karanpreet Singh and Baljinder Kaur were allegedly stopped and seriously assaulted.
- Where
- At Babbehali Adda in Gurdaspur, Punjab.
- When
- The report does not specify the date or time.
- Why
- Karanpreet alleged the attack was retaliation for reporting drug peddlers; police have not yet established the motive.
Allegations and criticism
Police investigation and unconfirmed motive
Reason for the attack
Allegations and criticism
Karanpreet Singh alleged that people involved in drug peddling attacked him because he had reported them to police, and Ravneet Singh Bittu described the assailants as drug smugglers.
Police investigation and unconfirmed motive
Police identified the attackers only as three or four unidentified youths and said the investigation is continuing; the report does not say that a drug-related motive has been confirmed.
Punjab's law-and-order record
Allegations and criticism
Bittu said law and order had collapsed and accused the Aam Aadmi Party government of failing to control drugs and protect police and the public.
Police investigation and unconfirmed motive
Police said they were investigating the assault and would take strict action against those responsible; the report contains no direct response from the Punjab government.
Key facts
- Victims
- Punjab Police constable Karanpreet Singh and his sister Baljinder Kaur
- Attack location
- Babbehali Adda, Gurdaspur
- Suspects
- Three or four unidentified youths
- Injuries
- Both victims sustained multiple serious injuries
- Hospital
- Civil Hospital
- Police action
- An investigation has been launched and strict action was promised
- Political response
- BJP leader Ravneet Singh Bittu criticized the AAP government's law-and-order and anti-drug policies
Quotes
Ravneet Singh Bittu
BJP leader who criticized the Punjab government’s law-and-order record
“The Aam Aadmi Party government's claims of eradicating drugs have been exposed on the ground. Drug smugglers continue to operate openly while the government remains busy with publicity and advertisements.”
NDTV
“Law and order has collapsed in Punjab. Drug smugglers broke the legs of a police constable who raised his voice against them. When those in uniform are not safe, who will protect the common people?”
NDTV
Sources
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