Poison protest in Sangrur ignites political clash over Punjab drug crisis
A Sangrur youth drank poison outside the district collector's office, claiming harassment for speaking against Punjab's drug problem; Congress leader Sachin Pilot blamed CM Bhagwant Mann, while Sukhbir Singh Badal and the BJP called for an abetment-to-suicide case and a CBI probe.
The incident, in which a young man consumed a poisonous substance near the district collector's office, has sparked a heated debate in Punjab. Sachin Pilot of the Congress accused Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's government of driving the protest. Sukhbir Singh Badal visited the victim's family and demanded that Cheema be charged with abetment to suicide. The BJP echoed the demand and added a call for a Central Bureau of Investigation inquiry.
Why it matters
The protest underscores rising tensions over drug policy in Punjab and could trigger legal and investigative actions.
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