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Jun 1, 2026 2:52 PM - Connect Newsroom - Jasmine Singh

Punjab Police conduct raids in search of Akali leader Bikram Majithia

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Punjab Police personnel conduct search operations linked to Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia in Amritsar and Chandigarh. (Photo: Facebook/ Bikram Singh Majithia)

Punjab Police have launched a search operation to locate senior Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia, with officials confirming that 12 teams have been formed to carry out raids at multiple locations.

According to police, search operations are underway in Amritsar's Green Avenue area, Chandigarh's MLA Hostel, and six other locations linked to Majithia. The action follows a case registered at Majitha Police Station on May 31.

Police allege that Majithia and several associates were involved in an incident in which an Akali Dal leader was forcibly freed from police custody. Authorities said a crowd pushed police personnel and attempted to enter the police station during the incident.

The allegations have not been tested in court, and no finding of guilt has been made against Majithia. Police said the investigation remains ongoing.

Meanwhile, Shiromani Akali Dal MP Harsimrat Kaur Badal accused the Aam Aadmi Party government of carrying out a campaign of political vendetta against her brother, Bikram Singh Majithia. Connect Newsroom sought comment from the Punjab government regarding the allegation. No response was received by publication time.

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