Key developments across Chandigarh and surrounding regions highlight ongoing protests, a major murder breakthrough, and sharp political exchanges today.
Samana Protests Escalate Over Sacrilege Law
Protests in Samana, Punjab, intensify as the Dharam Yuddh Morcha demands stricter sacrilege legislation. Demonstrators block key roads and free multiple toll plazas statewide to press their case. The agitation centers on activist Gurjeet Singh Khalsa’s prolonged sit-in atop a 400-foot BSNL tower, ongoing since October 2024.
Authorities diverted traffic on affected routes after clashes on February 24, during which police detained nearly 200 protesters, including farmer leaders. Organizers vow to maintain the Samana blockade until the Punjab Budget session concludes, urging swift action on religious scripture protection laws.
Chargesheet Filed in Faridkot NRI Murder Case
Faridkot police submitted a chargesheet against four suspects, including a Canada-deported woman and her lover, in the November 2025 killing of Gurvinder Singh, aged 28. Rupinder Kaur and accomplices allegedly strangled the victim and staged a robbery to mislead investigators.
Officials confirm the plot unraveled through detailed probes, leading to arrests. The case underscores rising concerns over planned crimes disguised as thefts in the region.
AAP Accuses BJP of Targeting Kejriwal Post-Acquittal
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann declared Arvind Kejriwal’s recent acquittal in the excise policy case exposes a BJP-led conspiracy against AAP. “This verdict reveals their plot to undermine our party,” Mann stated.
AAP president Aman Arora echoed the sentiment, demanding a BJP apology for alleged political vendetta. The row fuels tensions amid celebrations by AAP supporters following the court’s decision to clear Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia.
Other Civic and Traffic Alerts
Chandigarh witnesses heightened school security after multiple bomb threat emails, though checks confirmed hoaxes. Traffic diversions persist near Palm Park due to water pipeline works. Weather remains clear with mild temperatures, while metro services operate smoothly.
