The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) organized protests in Punjab, urging the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to investigate former Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Laljit Singh Bhullar. State BJP President Sunil Jakhar led the demonstrations, where an effigy of Bhullar was burnt in Patiala city. Jakhar mentioned that Bhullar’s arrest followed a hint from Union Home Minister Amit Shah about a possible CBI inquiry, influenced by BJP’s pressure.
The BJP alleged that the state government is reluctant to transfer the case to the CBI, fearing exposure of multiple layers involving AAP leaders and the destination of funds amassed by ministers like Bhullar. Referring to a previous case involving a suspended police officer, Jakhar accused the Punjab government of obstructing the central probe agency’s investigations. Despite these challenges, the BJP vowed to persist in its pursuit of justice for the victim’s family.
Jakhar emphasized the need for a CBI investigation and a swift trial in a specialized court to ensure timely justice for the victim’s family. He criticized the state government for purportedly attempting to suppress the case and continuing to pressure the victim’s family. The situation escalated following the suicide of a warehousing official, prompting Union Home Minister Shah to propose a CBI inquiry upon receiving written requests from all state MPs.
