Sukhbir Badal Appears Before SIT Over Bahbal Kalan Firing, Chandigarh Hearing Set

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) has called former Punjab deputy chief minister Sukhbir Badal to appear before it in Chandigarh. The hearing is linked to the controversial Bahbal Kalan firing incident, which has raised serious questions about the involvement of the erstwhile state administration and police officials.
Badal’s appearance is part of a broader probe that seeks to establish whether the previous government or law‑enforcement agencies played any part in the events that led to the shooting in the village of Bahbal Kalan, Punjab. Investigators have highlighted gaps in the official narrative and are focusing on the decision‑making chain that preceded the incident.
During the hearing, the SIT is expected to question Badal on his knowledge of the operation, any directives issued, and the coordination between political leaders and police officers at the time. No formal statements have been released by Badal’s office as of now.
The summons underscores the heightened scrutiny on political accountability in Punjab, with opposition parties and civil society groups closely monitoring the outcome of the investigation.