After police raids at Akali leader Bikram Singh Majithia, party says ‘political vendetta’

SAD(B) president Sukhbir Singh Badal called the raids at Bikram Singh Majithia’s homes "vendetta politics".

4 min readChandigarhUpdated: Jun 1, 2026 04:31 PM IST

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A heavy police presence was seen outside his home in Majithia while officers moved to question him in connection with the police station incident. (Express Photo)

The Punjab Police Monday cordoned off the house of senior Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal) leader and former minister Bikram Singh Majithia in Amritsar as part of raids being conducted to arrest the accused in connection with the case registered at the Majitha Police Station.

The police said their teams have been carrying out coordinated raids across multiple locations and are looking for the accused based on the FIR registered in the case Sunday.

A heavy police presence was seen outside his home while officers moved to question him in connection with the incident.

Majithia’s lawyer, Arshdeep Kler, said the police have also conducted raids at Majithia’s Chandigarh house.

“No matter how highly placed, all the accused will be arrested,” said Sohail Mir, Senior Superintendent of Police, Majitha.

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According to the First Information Report (FIR), a large group of supporters, reportedly led by Majithia, gathered at the Majitha Police Station Sunday, where tensions escalated, and the crowd allegedly freed a person in police custody.

The police formed 12 special teams assigned to identify and apprehend those involved.

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In a statement, Sohail Mir, Senior Superintendent of Police (Rural), said they apprehended an accused, Jobanpreet, and formally arrested him in connection with case number 90 registered at the Majitha Police Station on May 30.

“While he was being interrogated, a mob gathered in front of the police station around 11.30 am to free him. They entered the police station forcefully, illegally, and as part of a pre-planned conspiracy, and threatened the police. They searched various rooms of the police station and then entered the interrogation room. They threatened the police with weapons, damaged some case files, and forcibly removed him from police custody,” Mir said in the statement.

Mir said the station house officer (SHO) and the deputy superintendent of police (DSP) arrived at the scene and tried to reason with the mob.

“They still tried to pull him away, but the police managed to take him back into custody and placed him in the lockup. Taking cognisance of this incident, a case has already been registered, and we are conducting raids in various locations. The culprits will be arrested soon. We have just named six accused, but we are identifying more people… Bikram Singh Majithia (SAD leader) was also a part of the mob,” the officer added.

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Meanwhile, the SAD(B) slammed the AAP Government and the Punjab Police over the action against Majithia.

“It is a political vendetta against Bikram Singh Majithia, who won the seats despite all the efforts made by the AAP to rig the election,” said SAD(B) president Sukhbir Singh Badal, referring to the local body election recently held in Majitha.

“Entire Punjab is watching this. Why is the chief minister so afraid of Bikram Majithia? The police, who should protect the people, have been turned into pawns to satisfy the government’s ego to pick up whoever they want,” SAD MP and Majithia’s sister Harsimrat Kaur Badal said.

“What wrong did Bikram do? He rescued someone from illegal confinement who was going to be encountered at night. The case should be registered against those who committed this crime,” Kaur said.

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Bikram Singh Majithia has been active on social media against the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government. The fresh trouble began during the local body election held in Majitha, where a tough competition was seen between the AAP and SAD(B). The AAP won 7 seats against 6 of the SAD(B).

Kamaldeep Singh Brar

Kamaldeep Singh Brar is a Principal Correspondent at The Indian Express, primarily covering Amritsar and the Majha region of Punjab. He is one of the publication's key reporters for stories involving the Akal Takht, the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), and the sensitive socio-political issues of the border districts. Core Beats & Specializations Religious & Panthic Affairs: He has deep expertise in the internal workings of the Akal Takht and SGPC, frequently reporting on religious sentences (Tankhah), Panthic politics, and the influence of Sikh institutions. National Security & Crime: His reporting covers cross-border drug smuggling, drone activities from Pakistan, and the activities of radical groups. Regional Politics: He is the primary correspondent for the Majha belt, covering elections and political shifts in Amritsar, Tarn Taran, and Gurdaspur. Recent Notable Articles (Late 2025) His work in late 2025 has been centered on judicial developments, local body elections, and religious controversies: 1. Religious Politics & Akal Takht "Akal Takht pronounces religious sentences against former Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh" (Dec 8, 2025): Covering the historic decision to hold the former Jathedar guilty for granting a pardon to Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim in 2015. "YouTube suspends SGPC’s channel for a week over video on 1984 Army action" (Nov 20, 2025): Reporting on the digital friction between global tech platforms and Sikh religious bodies. "As AAP govt grants Amritsar holy tag, a look at its fraught demand" (Nov 28, 2025): An analytical piece on the long-standing demand for declaring Amritsar a "holy city" and its political implications. 2. Crime & National Security "Mostly Khalistanis on Amritpal’s hit list: Punjab govt to High Court" (Dec 16, 2025): Reporting on the state government's claims regarding jailed MP Amritpal Singh orchestrating activity from prison. "Punjab man with links to Pakistan’s ISI handlers killed in encounter" (Nov 20, 2025): Detailing a police operation in Amritsar involving "newly refurbished" firearms likely sent from across the border. "15 schools in Amritsar get bomb threat emails; police launch probe" (Dec 12, 2025): Covering the panic and police response to mass threats against educational institutions. 3. Political Analysis & Elections "AAP wins 12 of 15 zones in SAD stronghold Majitha" (Dec 19, 2025): Highlighting a significant shift in the 2025 rural elections where the Akali Dal lost its grip on a traditional fortress. "Tarn Taran bypoll: woman faces threats after complaining to CM Mann about drug menace" (Nov 9, 2025): A ground report on the personal risks faced by citizens speaking out against the illegal drug trade in border villages. "AAP wins Tarn Taran bypoll, but SAD finds silver lining" (Nov 14, 2025): Analyzing the 2025 assembly by-election results and the surprising performance of Independents backed by radical factions. 4. Human Interest "Two couples and a baby: Punjab drug addiction tragedy has new victims" (Nov 20, 2025): A tragic investigative piece about parents selling an infant to fund their addiction. "Kashmiri women artisans debut at Amritsar’s PITEX" (Dec 8, 2025): A feature on financial independence initiatives for rural women at the Punjab International Trade Expo. Signature Beat Kamaldeep is known for his nuanced understanding of border dynamics. His reporting often highlights the "drug crisis in the underprivileged localities" (like Muradpur in Tarn Taran, Nov 9, 2025), providing a voice to marginalized communities affected by addiction and administrative neglect. X (Twitter): @kamalsbrar ... Read More

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