SAD candidate’s daughter held after threat call by Canada gangster during polls
The Punjab Police have made a significant arrest in connection with a threatening call made to a voter during the recent bypoll in Tarn Taran. Kanchanpreet Kaur, the daughter of Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Sukhwinder Kaur Randhawa, who contested and lost the November 11 bypoll, has been taken into custody. The arrest comes after an FIR was lodged against Canada-based gangster Amritpal Singh Bath for allegedly making a threatening WhatsApp call to a voter during the poll period. Kaur is accused of collaborating with Bath to intimidate voters, a charge that has sparked widespread outrage and raised concerns about the role of external elements in influencing the electoral process.
The bypoll in Tarn Taran was a closely watched contest, with several major parties, including the SAD, fielding candidates. Sukhwinder Kaur Randhawa, a prominent SAD leader, had thrown her hat into the ring, but ultimately lost the election. However, it now appears that the campaign was not without controversy, with allegations of intimidation and threats emerging against Kaur’s daughter, Kanchanpreet.
According to the Punjab Police, the FIR against Amritpal Singh Bath was lodged after a voter complained of receiving a threatening WhatsApp call from the Canada-based gangster. The call allegedly warned the voter against supporting a particular candidate, and threatened consequences if the voter failed to comply. The police investigation that followed revealed that Kanchanpreet Kaur had allegedly collaborated with Bath to make the threatening call, in an effort to influence the outcome of the election.
The arrest of Kanchanpreet Kaur has sent shockwaves through the state’s political circles, with many expressing outrage and dismay at the alleged involvement of a candidate’s family member in such activities. The SAD, which has been a major player in Punjab politics for decades, has faced embarrassment and criticism over the incident, with opposition parties demanding action against the party and its leaders.
The role of external elements, particularly those based in Canada, has been a subject of concern in Punjab politics for some time now. Several instances of gangsters and radicals based in Canada and other countries have been involved in extortion, intimidation, and violence in Punjab, often with links to local politicians and parties. The current incident has highlighted the need for greater vigilance and action against such elements, and for ensuring that the electoral process is free from external influences.
The Punjab Police have stated that they are investigating the matter further, and will take action against all those involved in the threatening call and other related activities. The arrest of Kanchanpreet Kaur is seen as a significant step in this direction, and is expected to send a strong message against the use of intimidation and threats in the electoral process.
As the investigation continues, it remains to be seen what other revelations will emerge, and what action will be taken against those involved. However, one thing is clear: the incident has highlighted the need for greater transparency and accountability in the electoral process, and for ensuring that all parties and candidates play by the rules.
In conclusion, the arrest of Kanchanpreet Kaur, the daughter of SAD candidate Sukhwinder Kaur Randhawa, has brought to light a disturbing incident of intimidation and threats during the recent bypoll in Tarn Taran. The alleged involvement of a Canada-based gangster and the collaboration of Kaur with him to influence the election outcome have raised serious concerns about the role of external elements in Punjab politics. As the investigation continues, it is essential that all parties and candidates commit to playing by the rules and respecting the democratic process.
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