Congress MLA Pargat Singh Shares Alleged Letter of Moga SDM Written To CS, Alleging Pressure From Higher Ups, Seeeking Transfer and Probe
Ravi Jakhu
Moga (Punjab), March 22, 2026:
A letter purportedly written by SDM Baghapurana Babandeep Singh Walia to the Chief Secretary of Punjab has surfaced in the public domain after being shared by senior Congress leader Pargat Singh, bringing attention to allegations of administrative pressure within the system. However, there has been no official confirmation or response from the administration so far.
The development comes amid the ongoing controversy surrounding the death of Punjab Warehousing Corporation officer Dr Gagandeep Singh Randhawa.
In the letter, Walia is stated to have alleged “extreme harassment, mental agony and torture” at the hands of Deputy Commissioner Sagar Setia in connection with the Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson elections of the Baghapurana Panchayat Samiti scheduled for March 17, 2026.
According to the contents of the letter, the election process was halted due to a law and order situation, which was communicated to the Deputy Commissioner. It further claims that following the incident, the SDM faced continuous pressure, repeated calls—even during late hours and sanctioned leave—and alleged attempts to influence the election outcome.
The letter also mentions concerns over personal safety, alleged threats, and the possibility of disciplinary or vigilance action, stating that the situation caused “severe mental stress, agony and emotional distress,” along with concern for family safety.
In his public remarks, Pargat Singh alleged that the letter was written in the early hours, raising concerns about pressure on officers. He further claimed that such instances point towards attempts to influence administrative functioning. These claims, however, remain unverified.
In the reported communication, the SDM has reportedly sought a fair and impartial inquiry, protection from harassment, safeguards against retaliation, action against those found guilty, medical leave due to stress, and a transfer out of Moga.
With no official statement issued by either the SDM or the district administration, the authenticity and details of the allegations are yet to be independently confirmed.