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Punjab Minister Laljit Bhullar Resigns Amid Suicide Abetment Allegations
Laljit Bhullar, a minister in Punjab, has resigned following allegations of abetment of suicide. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has ordered an investigation into the matter and accepted Bhullar's resignation to ensure impartiality.
Laljit Bhullar, a minister in Punjab, has resigned amid allegations of abetment of suicide. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has directed the chief secretary to conduct a thorough probe into the allegations. Mann stated that Bhullar was asked to step down to ensure a fair and unbiased investigation. He emphasized that his government will not tolerate any negligence in the matter. Bhullar's portfolios, including transport and prison, will be reassigned to another minister. Bhullar said in a Facebook post that he wants the allegations against him properly investigated.
Key Facts
- Laljit Bhullar resigned from his position as a minister in Punjab.
- The resignation follows allegations of abetment of suicide.
- Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has ordered a probe into the matter.
- The Chief Minister accepted Bhullar's resignation to ensure a fair investigation.
- Bhullar's portfolios of transport and prison will be allocated to another minister.
- The allegations surfaced after a video appeared on social media implicating Bhullar in the death of Gagandeep Singh Randhawa.
- Randhawa, in the video, accused Bhullar of harassment before consuming a poisonous substance.
- Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia alleged Randhawa died by suicide after consuming Celphos.