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Amritsar Police Chief Removed After Jantar Mantar Comments
✍️ NDTV
🗓 08 Aug 2026, 04:33 AM
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The Punjab police chief of Amritsar was relieved of his duties following remarks made at Jantar Mantar, prompting the BJP to question the timing of the decision.
The Punjab Police's top officer in Amritsar was removed from his post after a statement made at Jantar Mantar drew criticism.
The remarks, made during a public event, were viewed as politically sensitive, leading the state government to act.
The BJP has called for an explanation, suggesting the removal was timed to coincide with the upcoming elections.
The police department has not yet released a formal statement on the reasons for the dismissal.
The remarks, made during a public event, were viewed as politically sensitive, leading the state government to act.
The BJP has called for an explanation, suggesting the removal was timed to coincide with the upcoming elections.
The police department has not yet released a formal statement on the reasons for the dismissal.