Punjab Police demolish part of Sukhpal Khaira’s residence in Bhulath, MLA calls action politically motivated

A portion of the residence of Punjab Congress MLA Sukhpal Khaira was demolished on Monday in the Ramgarh area of Bhulath, as a team from Punjab Police and local administration carried out what officials described as an action against alleged unauthorized construction.

Supporters of Khaira gathered in large numbers at the site during the operation. The legislator sat in front of a JCB machine in protest and began a sit-in against the Punjab government and police, accusing authorities of targeting him.

Administrative officials said the demolition was limited to structures deemed illegal under applicable building regulations. They maintained that the action was taken in accordance with due legal procedures and applicable rules.

Khaira, who represents the Bhulath constituency and is a senior leader of the Punjab Congress, alleged the move was politically motivated. He accused Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann of directing the action and claimed that the demolition was carried out without proper notice or an opportunity for a hearing.

The development has triggered political reactions in the state, with the incident likely to intensify tensions between the ruling Aam Aadmi Party government and the opposition Congress in Punjab.