Sangrur Suicide Over Drug Menace Sparks Massive Political Row And State-Wide Protests In Punjab

A massive political controversy has erupted in Punjab following the death by suicide of a man in Sangrur over the rampant drug menace in the state. Opposition parties have launched state-wide protests and targeted the ruling dispensation, demanding an impartial investigation and strict accountability. National human rights authorities have taken cognizance of the matter, while a special investigation team has been constituted by the state police. Allegations have surfaced that the deceased faced immense pressure and harassment from local ruling party workers after questioning state leadership regarding the unabated supply of synthetic drugs in his village. Opposition leaders have demanded a central agency probe and strict action in the case as demonstrations continue across multiple districts ahead of the upcoming assembly elections, turning the fight against illicit narcotics into a primary political flashpoint across the poll-bound state. A massive political controversy has erupted in Punjab following the death by suicide of a man in Sangrur over the rampant drug menace in the state. Opposition parties have launched state-wide protests and targeted the ruling dispensation, demanding an impartial investigation and strict accountability. National human rights authorities have taken cognizance of the matter, while a special investigation team has been constituted by the state police. Allegations have surfaced that the deceased faced immense pressure and harassment from local ruling party workers after questioning state leadership regarding the unabated supply of synthetic drugs in his village. Opposition leaders have demanded a central agency probe and strict action in the case as demonstrations continue across multiple districts ahead of the upcoming assembly elections, turning the fight against illicit narcotics into a primary political flashpoint across the poll-bound state. Civic authorities in Delhi have intensified demolition drives targeting unauthorised constructions and illegal floors across various residential areas in the national capital, including Pandav Nagar and Laxmi Nagar. Following the building collapse incident in Satya Niketan, Municipal Corporation of Delhi teams accompanied by police personnel initiated action to tear down unauthorised structures that deviated from sanctioned building plans. According to officials, properties booked for illegal construction are facing regular demolition actions. Multiple buildings across several areas such as Pandav Nagar, Laxmi Nagar, and Geeta Colony are slated for demolition or sealing as authorities crack down on dangerous and unapproved residential structures across Delhi. Bharat Ratna recipient and scientist Professor C.N.R. Rao has been asked to establish his identity after his name was flagged for a spelling mismatch during the special intensive revision of electoral rolls. The 92-year-old scientist's prefix Professor was erroneously recorded as 'PREFF' instead of 'PROF' on the Election Commission of India website.