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Crime
AAP-linked Sarpanch of Salempura Village Accused of Assaulting Youth Over Drug List Removal
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 26 Sep 2026, 04:31 PM
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A youth alleges that the AAP‑affiliated sarpanch of Salempura village in Jagraon beat him with sticks while he sought removal of his name from a drug‑list, prompting the sarpanch to issue a clarification.
Jagraon district of Punjab witnessed a controversy in the village of Salempura, where a young man claimed he was physically assaulted by the village sarpanch, who is associated with the Aam Aadmi Party. The youth said he approached the sarpanch to have his name removed from a local drug‑list and was beaten with sticks during the encounter.
According to the complaint, the sarpanch used his authority to intimidate the petitioner, resulting in injuries that the youth described as severe. The incident has been reported in local media, highlighting concerns over misuse of power at the grassroots level.
The sarpanch, in response, issued a statement denying the allegations and asserting that no violence took place. He called for an impartial investigation to clear his name and emphasized his commitment to serving the community without resorting to force.
Local authorities have been alerted, and a formal FIR is expected to be filed to ascertain the facts. The case underscores ongoing tensions in rural Punjab over drug‑related listings and the role of elected officials in addressing them.
According to the complaint, the sarpanch used his authority to intimidate the petitioner, resulting in injuries that the youth described as severe. The incident has been reported in local media, highlighting concerns over misuse of power at the grassroots level.
The sarpanch, in response, issued a statement denying the allegations and asserting that no violence took place. He called for an impartial investigation to clear his name and emphasized his commitment to serving the community without resorting to force.
Local authorities have been alerted, and a formal FIR is expected to be filed to ascertain the facts. The case underscores ongoing tensions in rural Punjab over drug‑related listings and the role of elected officials in addressing them.