The wife of Gaganjit Singh Randhawa, Upinderjeet Kaur, told police that her husband, warehouse DM Gaganjit Singh Randhawa, was threatened by former minister Laljit Bhullar, who allegedly said, “Gangsters are under my control. One signal is enough to finish your family. If you cannot follow my rules, you have no right to live; take poison.” Following these threats, Randhawa reportedly consumed poison on the morning of Saturday, March 21, and later died during treatment.
Before taking this extreme step, he reportedly recorded a video and left a note accusing Bhullar, his father Sukhdev Bhullar, and PA Dilbag Singh of continuous harassment, intimidation, and pressure. The video and note went viral on social media, intensifying public outrage.
CM action and FIR filed
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann immediately took action, asking Laljit Bhullar to resign. Following this, the Punjab government directed district police to register an FIR to ensure a fair and thorough investigation into Randhawa’s death. Police have filed the case under IPC sections 108 (abetment of suicide), 351(3) (life-threatening intimidation), and 3(5) (abetting crime) against all three accused.
Who is ex-minister Laljit Singh Bhullar?
Laljit Singh Bhullar is a Punjab politician who served as a Cabinet Minister in the state government. He resigned following the allegations.
What happened?
Gaganjit Singh Randhawa allegedly consumed poison on March 21 and later died during treatment at a private hospital. Before his death, he reportedly recorded a video and left a note naming the ex-minister, his father, and PA, detailing harassment and threats. The video went viral, intensifying scrutiny and public outrage.
Bhullar’s response:
Ex-minister Laljit Singh Bhullar has denied the allegations, calling them “baseless and false,” while asserting his support for a fair investigation.