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Punjab Official's Family Demands Arrest in Suicide Case, Issues Ultimatum
The family of a deceased official in Punjab has issued an ultimatum for the arrest of a former minister and two others, refusing to permit a post-mortem or cremation until the arrests occur. Authorities have filed charges against the former minister, his father, and a personal assistant in connection with the official's death.
The family of the deceased official, Randhawa, has stated they will not allow a post-mortem or cremation until the former Punjab Transport Minister, Laljit Bhullar, is taken into custody. On Monday, Randhawa's family voiced their dissatisfaction to the media in Amritsar regarding the lack of arrests and called for immediate action. Upinder Kaur, Randhawa's wife and a science teacher, issued an ultimatum, threatening to protest with her children if no progress is made within 24 hours. A video circulated online on Saturday, reportedly showing Randhawa, who held an additional charge in Patti, stating he had ingested a toxic substance and accusing the transport minister of harassment. In the video, Randhawa purportedly said, "Your friend has eaten celphos because of fear of Minister Laljit Bhullar. I will not survive now." On Saturday night, police registered a case against Laljit Bhullar, his father Sukhdev Singh Bhullar, and personal assistant Dilbag Singh. The charges include abetment of suicide, criminal intimidation, and common intention under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
Key Facts
- The family of the deceased official, Randhawa, is demanding the arrest of former Punjab Transport Minister Laljit Bhullar.
- Randhawa's family has refused to allow a post-mortem or cremation until Bhullar is arrested.
- On Monday, Randhawa's wife, Upinder Kaur, issued a 24-hour ultimatum for arrests, threatening public protest.
- Police filed charges on Saturday night against Laljit Bhullar, his father Sukhdev Singh Bhullar, and personal assistant Dilbag Singh.
- The charges include abetment of suicide, criminal intimidation, and common intention under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
- A video from Saturday reportedly shows Randhawa stating he consumed a toxic substance and accusing the transport minister of harassment.