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Congress shares video of man drinking poison outside Punjab DC office, sparks row
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 22 Sep 2026, 04:32 AM
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The Indian National Congress posted a video showing a man ingesting poison outside a Punjab District Collector office, prompting criticism from rival parties.
Congress officials released a short clip that captures a man drinking a poisonous liquid in front of a District Collector's office in Punjab. The footage was posted on the party's social media channels as part of a broader campaign highlighting the state's drug crisis.
The video quickly drew sharp rebukes from the ruling party and other political rivals, who accused Congress of sensationalising a tragic act for electoral gain. Several leaders demanded an immediate police inquiry into the incident and called for stricter enforcement against drug-related activities.
Punjab has been grappling with a severe drug menace for years, with numerous cases of youth overdoses and related deaths making headlines. The Congress video adds to the ongoing political debate over how to curb the problem and hold authorities accountable.
As of now, the District Collector's office has not issued an official statement, and police have said they are reviewing the matter. The episode underscores the heightened tensions ahead of upcoming state elections, where law‑and‑order issues remain a key battleground.
The video quickly drew sharp rebukes from the ruling party and other political rivals, who accused Congress of sensationalising a tragic act for electoral gain. Several leaders demanded an immediate police inquiry into the incident and called for stricter enforcement against drug-related activities.
Punjab has been grappling with a severe drug menace for years, with numerous cases of youth overdoses and related deaths making headlines. The Congress video adds to the ongoing political debate over how to curb the problem and hold authorities accountable.
As of now, the District Collector's office has not issued an official statement, and police have said they are reviewing the matter. The episode underscores the heightened tensions ahead of upcoming state elections, where law‑and‑order issues remain a key battleground.