Punjab's Political Storm: Majithia's Arrest Sparks Outrage
Senior Akali leader Bikram Singh Majithia was arrested by the Punjab Vigilance Bureau in a disproportionate assets case, prompting outcry from Akali Dal leaders who decried the move as political vendetta. The raid at Majithia's residence triggered protests and a show of support from party members.
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The Punjab Vigilance Bureau conducted a high-profile arrest on Wednesday, detaining senior Akali leader and former minister Bikram Singh Majithia. The arrest followed a raid at his Amritsar residence in connection to a disproportionate assets case.
The raid resulted in the seizure of numerous electronic devices and documents, stirring significant backlash from the Akali Dal party, including vocal accusations of political vendetta against the ruling AAP.
Majithia, who has been under scrutiny for his alleged involvement in a 2021 drugs case, faced protests from both his family and political supporters, highlighting tensions between the Akali Dal and the current Punjab administration.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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