Father of Jailed MP Amritpal Singh Demands CBI Probe, Accuses AAP Government of Anti-Sikh Bias
In a significant development from Amritsar, Bapu Tarsem Singh, the father of incarcerated MP Amritpal Singh, has launched a scathing attack on the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab. He has demanded that the case involving the alleged killing of Ranjit Singh in an encounter be immediately transferred to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to ensure a transparent and impartial probe.
Encounter Exposes "Anti-Sikh Face" of Government, Says Bapu Tarsem Singh
Bapu Tarsem Singh asserted that the encounter has starkly revealed what he termed the "anti-Sikh face" of the AAP administration. He emphasized that this incident raises profound and serious questions about the government's true intentions and its overall handling of the sensitive case. While expressing sorrow over the unfortunate deaths of two police personnel in Gurdaspur, he criticized the government for hastily labeling 19-year-old Ranjit Singh from Aadiyan village as involved without conducting a comprehensive and unbiased investigation.
"The encounter of Ranjit Singh is a direct violation of human rights and stands as a permanent stain on the record of Punjab's Aam Aadmi Party government," Bapu Tarsem Singh declared in a strongly worded statement.
Akali Dal Waris Punjab De Backs Demand for CBI Investigation
Shamsher Singh Padhri, the press secretary of Akali Dal Waris Punjab De, issued a formal statement on Thursday confirming Bapu Tarsem Singh's position. He detailed that Singh maintains the encounter has exposed critical flaws in the government's approach, necessitating an independent CBI inquiry to uncover the complete truth. The statement underscored the urgency of a fair probe to address growing public concerns and restore faith in the judicial process.
Khalra Mission Organisation Labels Gurdaspur Encounter as "Fake"
In a parallel development, Advocate Jagdeep Singh Randhawa of the Khalra Mission Organisation (KMO) has categorically termed the Gurdaspur encounter as "fake." The KMO, in collaboration with the Manukhi Adhikar Insaaf Sangarsh Committee (MAISC), has formally appealed to the Chief Justice of the Punjab and Haryana High Court. They have urged the court to take suo motu cognizance of this encounter and order a thorough and impartial inquiry into all alleged fake encounters reported since the formation of the Bhagwant Mann-led government.
This move highlights escalating tensions and demands for accountability within Punjab's political and legal frameworks. The organizations argue that such investigations are crucial to uphold human rights and ensure justice in the state.
Growing Calls for Transparency and Justice in Punjab
The combined demands from Bapu Tarsem Singh and human rights organizations like KMO reflect a broader call for transparency and justice in Punjab. Key points include:
- Immediate transfer of the Ranjit Singh encounter case to the CBI for an unbiased investigation.
- Accusations of anti-Sikh bias and human rights violations against the AAP government.
- Criticism of the government's premature conclusions without proper probe.
- Legal petitions for high court intervention into alleged fake encounters under the current administration.
As these allegations gain momentum, they pose significant challenges for the Bhagwant Mann government, potentially impacting its credibility and public trust. The situation underscores the volatile interplay of politics, law enforcement, and human rights in Punjab, with stakeholders closely watching the government's response to these serious charges.
