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Akali Dal (Punar Surjit) meets CM Bhagwant Mann, seeks SIT probe in Amarjeet Chawla rape case
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 24 Sep 2026, 09:01 AM
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A delegation of the Shiromani Akali Dal (Punar Surjit) met Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann to press for a Supreme Investigation Team to probe the sexual assault allegations against Amarjeet Chawla.
A group of leaders from the Shiromani Akali Dal (Punar Surjit) visited the office of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann to raise concerns over the ongoing sexual assault case involving Amarjeet Chawla. The delegation conveyed the party's insistence that a Supreme Investigation Team (SIT) be constituted to ensure an impartial and thorough inquiry.
The party representatives highlighted the seriousness of the allegations against Chawla and argued that a high‑level investigative body would help restore public confidence in the legal process. They urged the state government to act swiftly, citing the need for transparency and justice for the alleged victim.
No official response from the Chief Minister's office was reported at the time of the meeting. The request adds to growing political pressure in Punjab for a fast‑tracked investigation into the case.
The meeting underscores the heightened scrutiny on law‑and‑order issues in the state, with opposition parties seeking greater accountability from the ruling administration.
The party representatives highlighted the seriousness of the allegations against Chawla and argued that a high‑level investigative body would help restore public confidence in the legal process. They urged the state government to act swiftly, citing the need for transparency and justice for the alleged victim.
No official response from the Chief Minister's office was reported at the time of the meeting. The request adds to growing political pressure in Punjab for a fast‑tracked investigation into the case.
The meeting underscores the heightened scrutiny on law‑and‑order issues in the state, with opposition parties seeking greater accountability from the ruling administration.