Archive · 1 Aug 2025
Gurdaspur MP's Son Receives Threats from Incarcerated Criminal
A politician's son is getting threats from a gangster in jail.
The politician says the government isn't doing enough to stop criminals.
The government says the previous party supported criminals and are now fighting back.
There was also a shooting after a meeting with the son's associate.
Police are investigating the threats and the shooting but believe the shooting is unrelated.
Police have increased security.
Punjab MP Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa reported his son received threats from jailed gangster Jaggu Bhagwanpuria.
State authorities have requested details regarding the threats to facilitate an investigation.
An associate of Randhawa's son was shot at after visiting.
Randhawa criticized the ruling AAP government, alleging a decline in law and order.
AAP and Shiromani Akali Dal representatives responded with counter-accusations.
- Who
- Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa, his son Uday, Jaggu Bhagwanpuria, and an associate.
- What
- Threats and shooting incident linked to a jailed gangster involving a politician's son.
- When
- Shooting occurred shortly after an associate met the son.
- Where
- Punjab, India.
- Why
- Not explicitly stated.
Congress's View
AAP and SAD Government View
Law and Order
Congress's View
The AAP government has allowed law and order to deteriorate, enabling gangsters.
AAP and SAD Government View
The previous Congress administrations supported criminals including Jaggu Bhagwanpuria.
- Politician
- Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa
- Accused of Threat
- Jaggu Bhagwanpuria
- Location
- Punjab, India
- Current Location of Bhagwanpuria
- Assam correctional facility
- Party Accusation
- AAP and Shiromani Akali Dal
- Incident
- Shooting of a commercial establishment
Sources
‘No Gangster Can Shake Me’: Punjab Congress Leader Alleges Life Threat To Son
Punjab MP Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa alleges threat to son from jailed gangster Jaggu Bhagwanpuria
Punjab Cong MP alleges death threat to son by jailed gangster Jaggu Bhagwanpuria