BJP Leader Laxmi Kanta Chawla Condemns Attack on Punjab Shiv Sena Leader Sandeep Thapar

Ludhiana (Punjab) [India], July 8: BJP leader Laxmi Kanta Chawla has spoken out against the attack on Punjab Shiv Sena Leader Sandeep Thapar. She urged people not to link the incident to Hindus or Sikhs. Chawla said, “I came from Amritsar to meet him (Punjab Shiv Sena Leader Sandeep Thapar)…Government should tell whether it was a Nihang or a criminal dressed like a Nihang…An attack like this happening on a busy road is completely wrong… this incident shouldn’t be linked to Hindus or Sikhs.”

On Friday, three people attacked Sandeep Thapar with a sword in Ludhiana, according to the police. The Deputy Commissioner of Police Ludhiana stated that the attack occurred around 11:30 am. “Around 11:30 am, three unknown persons attacked Sandeep Thapar with a sword. He got injured and is under treatment in the hospital. The accused have been identified and they will be arrested soon,” the DCP said.

Following the incident, the police issued an alert in the area and arrested two suspects, Sarabjit Singh and Harjot Singh. “We have arrested two accused, Sarabjit Singh and Harjot Singh. Another accused Tahal Singh is still wanted. Further investigation is underway,” said CP Police Ludhiana, Kuldeep Singh Chahal.

On Saturday, Punjab BJP president Sunil Jakhar expressed concern over the law and order situation, criticizing Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s approach to governance. Jakhar said, “Chief Minister is camping in Jalandhar for a by-poll while criminals run amok with impunity and can take anyone’s life at will.”