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Punjab and Haryana HC stays FIR against RTI activist, journalists in CM Bhagwant Mann helicopter row: Here is what we know so far

OpIndia Staff -
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has stayed a criminal investigation against a law student and three journalists. They were booked for questioning the use of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s helicopter while he was abroad, a move the court called protected speech.
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Punjab: Amritsar police arrest Sikh man for desecrating Hindu deity images, Hindu activist flags rising attacks; Exclusive details

Anurag -
The accused was booked under Section 298 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita after identification from social media clips. Hindu organisations demanded strict action, cautioning authorities against attributing deliberate religious desecration to mental instability claims casually.
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Golden Temple row: SGPC downplays ablution video of a Muslim man, past yoga incident involving a Hindu woman raises questions of double standards

OpIndia Staff -
The two cases have been presented in starkly different ways, particularly the SGPC's response, which reveals a double standard.
Crime

Punjab Police raid 831 drug hotspots in massive statewide operation; 227 smugglers arrested in three hours

Shriti Sagar -
During the three-hour operation, police teams raided 831 identified drug hotspots across Punjab.
News Reports

Punjab Kesari Group accuses Bhagwant Mann govt of targeted witch hunt: Read how AAP govts have been hounding the media and journalists over the...

Rukma Rathore -
"Punjab Kesari" was recognised for its anti-Khalistan articles, which led to the killing of its founder Lala Jagat Narain.
Crime

Punjab: Nine murders in first week of 2026 trigger political storm as opposition flags law and order crisis

Anurag -
Punjab Police defended their record by citing NCRB crime data and arrests, while opposition leaders accused the Bhagwant Mann government of ignoring gangster threats, political violence, and domestic crimes exposed by multiple killings across districts.
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From political assassinations to gang wars, narco terrorism to rise of Khalistani separatism – Is Punjab sinking into lawlessness under AAP rule?

Anurag -
From the assassination of an AAP sarpanch in Amritsar to repeated gang-linked killings, drug smuggling routes, drone recoveries and controversial handling of separatist elements, the state faces mounting pressure as citizens question public safety and institutional accountability.
Crime

Pathankot: 15-year-old boy arrested by police, was groomed online by ISI to spy for Pakistan

OpIndia Staff -
The Pathankot Police arrested a 15-year-old boy from Samba, Jammu, for allegedly sharing sensitive videos and information with Pakistan's ISI via social media for...
Crime

Punjab: AAP leader Jarnail Singh shot dead in Amritsar, the sarpanch from Valtoha village had survived 3 previous assassination attempts

OpIndia Staff -
In a shocking incident that has raised fresh concerns over law-and-order situation in Punjab, an Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) sarpanch named Jarnail Singh from...
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Chandigarh: 10 AAP MLAs charged in District Court over violent 2023 protest outside Punjab BJP office

OpIndia Staff -
Chandigarh District Court framed charges against 10 AAP leaders, including MLA Narinder Pal Singh, for a 2023 protest outside BJP office that turned violent. Trial starts January 17 under IPC sections for rioting and assault. Four others declared proclaimed offenders for repeated absences.
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