Punjab DGP Summoned Amid Election Controversy

The Election Commission has summoned Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav to discuss complaints against Tarn Taran SSP during a recent assembly bypoll. Senior Superintendent of Police Ravjot Kaur Grewal was suspended after opposition party Akali Dal accused police of targeting its workers during the election.

The Election Commission has taken decisive action, summoning Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav to address serious complaints regarding Tarn Taran SSP in the aftermath of an assembly bypoll.

Notably, Senior Superintendent of Police Ravjot Kaur Grewal was suspended after receiving allegations from the opposition Akali Dal of targeting its party workers, prompting an urgent response from the apex poll authority.

This development underscores the tensions that have emerged in the electoral process, as the state police chief has been called to provide further details regarding the actions taken against Grewal.

(With inputs from agencies.)