Another Punjab man attempts suicide over drug menace; Opposition jabs AAP

‘Fed up with the system’

Earlier, Jagseer posted a video alleging that “chitta” or drugs were freely available near his house and sought action against those allegedly involved in supplying drugs.

In the latest video showing him allegedly consuming a poisonous substance, Jagseer says he had deleted the earlier video, but Sarpanch Sukhwinder Singh “Sukhi” Punia came to his house and assaulted him and his family. Jagseer says he consumed poison as he was “fed up with the system”.

His family has claimed that the CCTV cameras installed at Jagseer’s house were also damaged following the incident. The family also alleged that despite Jagseer raising the issue of drug availability, no action had been taken against the alleged drug supplier.

His friend Manjinder Singh reportedly recorded the video. Manjinder took Jagseer to the Civil Hospital, Sangrur, after which the police arrived and began collecting information about the incident.

Yogesh Kumar, SHO, Cheema Police Station, said doctors at the Civil Hospital said Jagseer was out of danger.

“However, at the insistence of his family members, we referred him to Rajindra Medical Hospital. We have recorded his wife””s statement and will record Jagseer’s statement as well. We will take action accordingly,” Kumar said.

Past cases

According to sources in the village, Jagseer and the sarpanch were involved in an altercation after he posted the video about the availability of drugs. A villager told The Indian Express that Jagseer fought with Sukhi, who later went to his house.

Sources in the village also claimed that Jagseer was involved in the smuggling of illegal liquor and selling drugs.

Meanwhile, a group of villagers gathered in support of the sarpanch. They said that Jagseer has been named in at least seven to eight FIRs over his involvement in the sale of illegal liquor and drugs.

Police sources also said Jagseer had allegedly threatened to die by suicide in the past, following which they recorded a daily diary report (DDR).

Namol has more than 5,000 voters, around 2,000 of whom are from the Scheduled Caste community, according to local estimates.

Earlier this month, a man from the Sheron village under the Sunam constituency, represented by Punjab AAP president Aman Arora, claimed he was brutally tortured in police custody after he allegedly showed a black flag and shouted slogans during Mann’s programme.

‘Protector of drug traffickers’

Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia linked the incident to earlier cases involving people who had raised their voice against drugs in Sangrur.

“In Sangrur, first Mohanjeet Sheron raised his voice against drugs, then Gulzar was forced to swallow poison, and now Jagsir has tried to embrace death by consuming a poisonous substance due to drugs, so that the sleeping Kumbhakarna-like Guru Dokhi could wake up!” Majithia said in a post on X.

“This is Sangrur, the home district of Guru Dokhi Chief Minister @BhagwantMann, where people, fed up with the sale of drugs, are being driven to suicide!” He added.

“Jagsir pleaded with folded hands before everyone, but no official paid any heed to him! The Guru Dokhi government has badly failed to stop drugs; in fact, it has become a protector of drug traffickers, for which Bhagwant Singh is entirely responsible!”

👉 In Sangrur, Mohanjit Sheron raised his voice against drugs, Gulzar consumed poison, and now Jagseer allegedly consumed a poisonous substance, hoping to awaken the Guru Dokhi government from its deep slumber.

👉 Sangrur, CM @BhagwantMann‘s home district, is witnessing people… pic.twitter.com/k8JxV6ikBg

— Bikram Singh Majithia (@bsmajithia) September 20, 2026

Former union minister Ravneet Singh Bittu also targeted the AAP government, referring to Mohanjeet Singh, Gulzar Singh, and Jagseer Singh.

Bittu alleged that people raising their voice against drugs were being threatened and intimidated instead of action being taken against alleged drug peddlers. He also questioned the government””s claims of making Punjab drug-free.

Leader of Opposition Partap Singh Bajwa also mentioned Jagseer. “Another man has attempted suicide in Sangrur, the home district of CM Bhagwant Mann,” Bajwa said, alleging that Jagseer had approached the police but no action was taken.

Bajwa questioned the government””s claims of a “Drug-Free Punjab” and asked how many such incidents would be required before the state government took the drug menace and the safety of those opposing it seriously.