Partap Bajwa writes to CJI, seeks CBI probe in Punjab official suicide case
Babushahi Bureau
Chandigarh, March 23, 2026: Punjab Leader of Opposition Partap Singh Bajwa has written to the Chief Justice of India seeking suo motu cognisance and a court-monitored investigation into the death of Punjab State Warehousing Corporation District Manager Gagandeep Singh Randhawa.
In his letter, Bajwa highlighted the “deeply disturbing circumstances” surrounding Randhawa’s death by suicide in Amritsar on March 21.
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He claimed that prior to his death, Randhawa had recorded a video allegedly naming former Punjab minister Laljit Singh Bhullar and attributing his extreme step to sustained pressure, harassment, and coercion.
The letter further alleges that Randhawa had formally complained to senior authorities, including the Managing Director of the Warehousing Corporation and the Deputy Commissioner of Amritsar, but no effective action or protection was provided. Bajwa termed this a “systemic breakdown” and raised concerns of negligence and possible complicity at higher administrative levels.
Expressing apprehension over the fairness of the ongoing probe, Bajwa stated that any investigation conducted under the State Government could be influenced, especially given the proximity of elections.
He also flagged concerns about witness intimidation and possible tampering of evidence, calling for urgent judicial oversight.
An FIR has been registered naming Bhullar, his father, and others. However, Bajwa argued that the probe lacks credibility as it remains under state control.
In his appeal to the Supreme Court, Bajwa requested:
- Suo motu cognisance of the matter
- A court-monitored investigation, preferably by the CBI or a Special Investigation Team
- Immediate protection for the victim’s family and key witnesses
Calling the case one with “far-reaching implications,” Bajwa said it raises serious questions about the safety of public servants and the erosion of institutional accountability.