Archive · 21 Sep 2026
Punjab Poisoning Incident Sparks Row Over Drug Inaction Claims
Jagseer Singh, also called Jagga, allegedly swallowed a poisonous substance outside a government office in Sangrur.
He said drugs were allegedly being sold in his village, Namol.
He claimed officials and the village leadership did not act after being informed.
His friend said Jagseer had posted videos about alleged drug sales.
The friend also alleged that Jagseer was threatened and assaulted afterward.
Jagseer was first treated at a hospital in Sangrur.
He was then referred to a hospital in Patiala.
His friend said the substance was Sulphas, while a doctor identified it as Farnel.
Opposition parties used the incident to question the Punjab government’s drug-control claims, but the allegations have not been independently proven.
Jagseer Singh, also known as Jagga, allegedly consumed poison outside the Deputy Commissioner’s office in Sangrur.
He claimed authorities failed to act on alleged drug sales in Namol village despite repeated complaints.
Jagseer was treated at a Sangrur hospital and referred to Rajindra Hospital in Patiala.
His friend alleged threats, assault and police inaction after Jagseer posted videos about alleged Chitta sales.
Congress, BJP and SAD leaders criticized the AAP government, while the allegations remain under investigation.
- Who
- Jagseer Singh alias Jagga, a resident of Namol village; opposition leaders from Congress, BJP and SAD criticized the AAP government.
- What
- Jagseer allegedly consumed a poisonous substance outside the Deputy Commissioner’s office while raising alleged drug sales and official inaction.
- When
- The reports do not specify the date of the incident.
- Where
- Outside the Deputy Commissioner’s office in Sangrur; Jagseer was treated in Sangrur and referred to Rajindra Hospital in Patiala.
- Why
- He allegedly acted after claiming that authorities failed to respond effectively to complaints about drug sales, threats and harassment.
Opposition allegations
Police and official accounts
Government response to drug complaints
Opposition allegations
Congress, BJP and SAD leaders alleged that the AAP government failed to curb drug networks and protect people who spoke against them.
Police and official accounts
The reports do not include a specific response from Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann or the AAP government. Police said the matter was under investigation and that Jagseer’s statement would be recorded after doctors permitted it.
Threats, assault and police inaction
Opposition allegations
Jagseer, his friend and opposition leaders alleged that he was threatened and assaulted after posting videos about alleged drug sales, and that police did not act on his complaints.
Police and official accounts
The allegations against the village sarpanch and others have not been independently verified. Police said further action would follow the inquiry and Jagseer’s statement.
Substance consumed
Opposition allegations
Jagseer’s friend Manjinder Singh said Jagseer told him he had consumed Sulphas.
Police and official accounts
Doctor Iqbalpreet Singh said Jagseer had consumed a poisonous substance identified as Farnel and was referred for further treatment.
- Person involved
- Jagseer Singh, also known as Jagga
- Incident location
- Deputy Commissioner’s office, Sangrur
- Village mentioned
- Namol
- Medical treatment
- Initial treatment in Sangrur, followed by referral to Rajindra Hospital in Patiala
- Reported substance
- Jagseer’s friend said Sulphas; a doctor said it was identified as Farnel
- Political reaction
- Congress, BJP and SAD leaders criticized the AAP government
- Investigation status
- Allegations involving drug sales, threats, assault, false cases and police inaction remain under investigation
Sources
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