Baltej Pannu : The Aam Aadmi Party’s Punjab unit has launched a sharp political attack on the Shiromani Akali Dal following the arrest of a local political leader in connection with a case registered under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
According to statements issued by AAP Punjab and party media in-charge Baltej Pannu, Jasakaranjit Singh, who was reportedly associated with the Shiromani Akali Dal in the Dakha constituency, has been arrested in relation to allegations involving a minor girl.
Baltej Pannu: Allegations and Political Reactions
AAP leaders alleged that attempts were made to influence officials before the arrest and also claimed that individuals linked to the accused had allegedly tried to influence the victim’s family. The party further stated that the accused had previously participated in important meetings associated with Shiromani Akali Dal leadership.
The allegations have intensified political confrontation between the ruling Aam Aadmi Party and opposition parties in Punjab, with leaders trading accusations over law and order and political accountability.
Sensitive Nature of the Case
Authorities have not publicly disclosed detailed information regarding the investigation due to the sensitive nature of cases involving minors under the POCSO Act. Police officials are expected to continue the investigation according to legal procedures.
The Shiromani Akali Dal has not issued a detailed public response to the allegations mentioned by AAP leaders at the time of reporting.
Political Debate Intensifies in Punjab
The issue has become part of the larger political debate in Punjab, where parties continue to accuse each other over governance, public safety, and handling of criminal cases. Political observers believe such controversies are likely to remain a major point of discussion in the state’s political landscape in the coming months.