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The Times of India

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Punjab officer suicide case: Former minister Laljit Singh Bhullar arrested a day after FIR

Former Punjab minister Laljit Singh Bhullar was arrested following allegations of abetting the suicide of a state warehousing corporation official. The victim's family had demanded swift action, refusing post-mortem and cremation until the MLA was taken into custody. A purported video accused Bhullar of harassment, leading to his resignation.

23 Mar 2026 4:23 pm
Chandigarh's own to fly as dy leader in IAF air show

Asia's only nine-aircraft aerobatic team, IAF Suryakiran, will perform in Chandigarh on March 27-28. The team features members with local roots, including Deputy Leader Wing Commander Tejeshwar Singh, whose childhood fascination with air shows inspired his career. Flight Lieutenant Kanwal Sandhu, from Panchkula, manages the team's ground coordination and commentary.

23 Mar 2026 3:07 pm
Badshah 'Tateeree' song row: 154 YouTube videos, 703 Insta reels linked removed over objections

Haryana Police have removed 857 online links of Badshah's song 'Tateeree' due to objectionable lyrics and visuals. The action follows an FIR registered on March 6, with authorities intensifying their crackdown on digital platforms to curb the spread of derogatory content. The rapper has joined the investigation and apologized if sentiments were hurt.

23 Mar 2026 2:31 pm
Punjab erupts in protest: Leaders detained as heat mounts on minister Laljit Singh Bhullar in officer suicide case

The family of a deceased Punjab State Warehousing Corporation official is demanding the immediate arrest of former minister Laljit Singh Bhullar, alleging his harassment led to the officer's suicide. Opposition leaders joined the family in protest, demanding swift action and a CBI investigation, accusing the government of shielding the accused and delaying the FIR.

23 Mar 2026 8:25 am
23 Mar 2026 5:20 am
Kha layi celphos tuhade yaar ne: Watch officers last video before suicide in Punjab; ex-minister Bhullar, father among 3 booked

Former Punjab minister Laljit Singh Bhullar has been booked in connection with the alleged suicide of a Punjab State Warehousing Corporation official. The official, Gagandeep Singh Randhawa, died by suicide after consuming poison, naming Bhullar and others in a video. Bhullar has resigned from the state cabinet following the allegations.

22 Mar 2026 9:02 am
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann ousts minister Laljit Bhullar over warehousing officials death

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has demanded the resignation of Transport and Jails Minister Laljit Singh Bhullar amid a controversy over the alleged suicide of a district manager. The manager reportedly accused Bhullar of harassment in a video before his death. Mann stated that the minister's resignation is the biggest action taken to ensure a fair probe into the matter.

21 Mar 2026 2:25 pm