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ACTION REPLAY: Officer bullied, another assaulted by MLA's men
WSN Network

AMRITSAR: In a shocking incident that reminded many of the beating of a tehsildar in Ludhiana by a close associate of Deputy CM Sukhbir Singh Badal, supporters of ruling Akali Dal MLA Malkiat Singh led by his son Gagandeep allegedly created terror at the office of Jandiala Guru Block Development and Panchayat Officer (BDPO) Rasal Singh last Monday, assaulting his superintendent Sukhraj Singh and forcing the BDPO not to attend his duty.

A scared Rasal Singh faxed distress SOS messages to the Punjab and Haryana High Court, Rural Development and Panchayats Minister Ranjit Singh Brahampura and the department secretary, seeking security due to threat perceptions to his life.

The BDPO made it clear that he would not be able to discharge his duties unless provided adequate security cover. Rasal Singh's two complaints said since he "refused to relent before MLA Malkiat Singh for unlawful favours, he got my office at Jandiala Guru seized by goons."

"Fearing threat to my life, I remained away from office. MLA's son Gagandeep, Block Samiti vice-chairman Sakattar Singh, Naunihal Singh and others attacked my office superintendent Sukhraj Singh, who saved his life by fleeing," said Rasal Singh.

Significantly, the MLA has now accused Minister Brahampura saying he should not have appointed an officer who refused to listen to the MLA. Brahampura retorted that the MLA does need not suggest to him whom to appoint.

18 November  2009
 

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