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Punjab Politician Ravneet Bittu Shares Alleged Drug Video; Police Call It Publicity Stunt
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 05 Sep 2026, 09:02 AM
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A video purportedly showing drug use was posted by Punjab politician Ravneet Bittu, prompting police to label it a publicity stunt and sparking a political row.
Punjab political circles were shaken on Tuesday when a video allegedly depicting drug consumption was uploaded by local leader Ravneet Bittu. The clip, which quickly circulated on social media, was presented by Bittu as evidence of a growing drug problem in the state.
Police officials who examined the material said it showed clear signs of manipulation and described it as a staged publicity stunt rather than authentic footage. Their statement emphasized that no illegal substances were actually captured and that the video appeared to be fabricated for attention.
The incident has ignited a fresh political dispute, with opposition parties accusing Bittu of exploiting the drug issue for electoral gain. Critics demand a thorough inquiry and have called for accountability from any public figure who uses such tactics.
Authorities have not announced any arrests, but the police investigation remains open as they continue to verify the video's origins and assess any potential violations of law.
Police officials who examined the material said it showed clear signs of manipulation and described it as a staged publicity stunt rather than authentic footage. Their statement emphasized that no illegal substances were actually captured and that the video appeared to be fabricated for attention.
The incident has ignited a fresh political dispute, with opposition parties accusing Bittu of exploiting the drug issue for electoral gain. Critics demand a thorough inquiry and have called for accountability from any public figure who uses such tactics.
Authorities have not announced any arrests, but the police investigation remains open as they continue to verify the video's origins and assess any potential violations of law.