Kewal Singh Dhillon condemns alleged police torture of youth who raised drug issues
Babushahi Bureau
Chandigarh, September 4, 2026: Punjab BJP President Kewal Singh Dhillon has condemned the alleged police torture of GurSikh youth Mohanjeet Singh of Sheron village in Sangrur district, who had reportedly raised the issue of drug abuse directly with Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann.
Dhillon spoke to Mohanjeet Singh over a video call, enquired about his well-being and assured him of the BJP’s support. He said the party would extend all possible assistance to the youth in his fight for justice.
The Punjab BJP chief also said he had spoken to the SSP Sangrur and DGP Punjab and demanded an impartial investigation into the allegations of custodial torture.
Dhillon said Mohanjeet Singh had not committed any illegal activity but had raised concerns about drug abuse and the need to protect Punjab’s youth. He said citizens in a democracy have the right to question the government and express their views.
He alleged that Mohanjeet was taken into custody, beaten and tortured for raising the drug issue and that his Kakars were disrespected. Dhillon termed the allegations serious and condemnable.
He also questioned the Punjab Government’s claims regarding its “War Against Drugs” campaign, alleging that the drug menace continues to pose a serious challenge in the state.
“Instead of using police force to silence those raising their voice against drugs, the government should listen to and support them,” Dhillon said.
He further alleged that the AAP government, which came to power on the promise of representing people’s voices, was now attempting to suppress those who questioned it.
Dhillon said the BJP stood with Mohanjeet Singh and that Daman Thind Bajwa, Sangrur-2 District President, along with his team, was working to assist the victim.
Targeting the AAP government ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections, Dhillon alleged that people of Punjab were “fed up” with its alleged high-handedness and said voters would respond through the ballot box in 2027.