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Crime
AAP-linked Sarpanch Assaulted in Jagraon, Punjab
✍️ Amar Ujala · Ludhiana
🗓 26 Sep 2026, 06:01 PM
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A village head linked to the Aam Aadmi Party was allegedly assaulted in Jagraon, Punjab, prompting a police investigation.
Jagraon in Punjab's Ludhiana district witnessed an alleged assault on a sarpanch who is reported to be associated with the Aam Aadmi Party. Local residents said the incident occurred in the early hours of the day, and the victim sustained injuries that required medical attention.
The victim lodged a formal complaint with the Jagraon police station, prompting authorities to register a case under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code. Police officials have begun gathering statements from witnesses and are reviewing any available CCTV footage from the area.
While the investigation is ongoing, the incident has drawn attention to the heightened political sensitivities in the region, with party representatives urging a swift and impartial inquiry to ensure law and order are upheld.
The victim lodged a formal complaint with the Jagraon police station, prompting authorities to register a case under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code. Police officials have begun gathering statements from witnesses and are reviewing any available CCTV footage from the area.
While the investigation is ongoing, the incident has drawn attention to the heightened political sensitivities in the region, with party representatives urging a swift and impartial inquiry to ensure law and order are upheld.