Archive · 5 Sep 2026
Punjab BJP Condemns Alleged Police Torture of Drug Activist
Mohanjeet Singh spoke about the problem of drugs in Punjab to the Chief Minister.
The Punjab BJP says police later took him into custody and allegedly hurt him.
The party also says his religious Kakars were disrespected.
BJP leader Kewal Singh Dhillon spoke with Singh by video call.
Dhillon said Singh should not be punished for asking questions about drugs.
He asked senior police officials for a fair investigation.
The BJP promised to help Singh seek justice.
The article presents the BJP’s allegations and does not include a response from the Punjab government or police.
Punjab BJP President Kewal Singh Dhillon condemned the alleged police torture of activist Mohanjeet Singh.
Mohanjeet Singh had raised Punjab’s drug problem directly with the Chief Minister.
Dhillon alleged that police detained, beat and tortured Singh and disrespected his Kakars.
Dhillon spoke with Singh, the Sangrur Senior Superintendent of Police and the Director General of Police.
The BJP demanded an impartial investigation and pledged assistance to Singh.
- Who
- Mohanjeet Singh, Punjab BJP President Kewal Singh Dhillon, and Punjab police officials.
- What
- The Punjab BJP condemned alleged police detention, beating and torture of Singh after he raised the drug issue.
- When
- Friday.
- Where
- Punjab, with the report datelined Chandigarh and references to Sangrur.
- Why
- Singh had questioned the government about drug abuse and protecting young people from drugs.
- Accused victim
- GurSikh youth and activist Mohanjeet Singh.
- BJP leader
- Kewal Singh Dhillon, President of the Punjab BJP.
- Allegations
- Detention, beating, torture and disrespect toward Singh’s Kakars.
- Political issue
- Singh had raised concerns about drug abuse in Punjab before the Chief Minister.
- Investigation demand
- The BJP called for an impartial investigation and justice for Singh.
- Police contacts
- Dhillon said he spoke with the Senior Superintendent of Police of Sangrur and the Director General of Police.
- Support offered
- The BJP said it would provide every possible assistance to Singh.