Sukhbir Badal strongly condemns Kanchanpreet Kaur’s arrest; Here’s what he said
Babushahi Bureau
Chandigarh, November 28, 2025 — Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) President Sukhbir Singh Badal strongly condemned the arrest of Kanchanpreet Kaur, daughter of Tarn Taran bypoll candidate Sukhwinder Kaur Randhawa, alleging that the Punjab Police is misusing its power to intimidate political opponents ahead of the upcoming Zila Parishad and Block Samiti elections.
Badal said the Tarn Taran Police had “once again targeted” Kanchanpreet Kaur by reviving an old and “fabricated” case, claiming the action was politically motivated and intended to create fear among Akali Dal supporters.
The Majitha police arrested Kaur on Thursday after nearly six hours of questioning in connection with a case registered against her for allegedly obstructing police duty during the Tarn Taran by-election. She had appeared before the police following court directions and had already secured bail in previous cases.
Sukhbir Singh Badal termed the arrest “blatantly illegal,” stating that Kaur had gone to join the investigation as a law-abiding citizen. He accused the Aam Aadmi Party government of using police force to settle political scores.
“Rattled by their defeat in the Tarn Taran by-election, the government is resorting to terror tactics. But we will fight this police atrocity with all our might,” Badal said. He further warned that officers responsible for “unlawful actions” would be held accountable under the law.
Further details from the police are awaited.