The Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) held a protest outside the DSP Office in Phagwara on June 27, 2026, against what it described as police high-handedness and suppression of people demanding justice and their rights. Party workers and leaders raised slogans, demanding accountability and impartial policing for common citizens.
Leaders Allege Suppression of Democratic Voices
Addressing the gathering, BSP Kapurthala District vice-president Pradeep Mall, Rural District president Parminder Bodh, and BSP Phagwara vice-president Sukhwinder Singh Shergill accused the government of deploying additional police force when ordinary citizens protest for their rights, despite claims of a police personnel shortage at stations. They alleged that the government attempts to suppress democratic voices through police action, which they called contrary to democratic spirit.
Deteriorating Law and Order in Punjab
The speakers further alleged that Punjab's law and order situation has worsened, with incidents of robbery, snatching, burglary, extortion, and murder becoming common across police station jurisdictions. They claimed criminals no longer fear the police, and even senior police officers' residences have experienced thefts that remain unsolved for days.
BSP's Commitment to Rights of Marginalized
Shergill stated that the BSP has always fought for the rights of Dalits, the poor, and other underprivileged sections, and will continue to oppose any form of alleged injustice or oppression. The party leaders urged the police administration to function impartially and ensure justice for every citizen. They warned that the party would intensify its agitation if the alleged harassment of people continues.
DSP Assures Action
After nearly three hours of protest, DSP Palwinder Singh met the protesters and assured them that every citizen visiting police stations would be treated with dignity and respect, pending cases would be resolved expeditiously, and law and order in Phagwara would be strengthened. He also assured strict action against all forms of crime, including drug-related offences.
Protest Participants
A large number of BSP workers and supporters attended the protest, including former youth wing president Arun Suman, Ram Murti Khera, former Block Samiti member Harbhajan Khalwara, Ambedkar Sena Punjab president Surinder Dhanda, sarpanch Kuldeep Kumar of Jagatpur Jattan, and youth leader Sandeep Ambedkari.
