Election Turmoil: A Legal Battle in Tarn Taran

In Punjab's Tarn Taran district, the arrest of Shiromani Akali Dal leader's daughter, Kanchanpreet Kaur, for alleged election intimidation has sparked controversy. Following late-night court hearings, her counsel argued the arrest was illegal, while accusations of political vendetta and ties to her alleged gangster husband complicate the case.

In a late-night legal drama, a court in Punjab's Tarn Taran district witnessed arguments regarding the arrest of Kanchanpreet Kaur, daughter of Shiromani Akali Dal leader, Sukhwinder Kaur Randhawa. Arrested for alleged electoral intimidation, Kanchanpreet was produced in court with hearings stretching until early Sunday morning.

The case has been marked by political tensions, with her counsel, Damanbir Singh Sobti, contending that her arrest was illegal. Police have requested a 10-day remand, claiming her involvement stemmed from her husband Amritpal Singh Bath's criminal activities. Meanwhile, the Shiromani Akali Dal labeled the case a political vendetta by the ruling AAP.

The legal battle has spilled into higher jurisdictions, with an appeal made to the Punjab and Haryana High Court against the arrest. Allegations of concealing her husband's gangster connections have added further complexity to the unfolding political and legal narrative, deepening the rift between rival parties.

(With inputs from agencies.)