The convoy of BJP leader Ravneet Singh Bittu was attacked in Punjab while he was traveling to a party event.
Reader brief
Through the Reader lens: Former Union minister and BJP leader Ravneet Singh Bittu was traveling to Pathankot for a party event when his convoy was attacked. Bittu's office stated that his security team apprehended three individuals allegedly linked to the Aam Aadmi Party. Bittu has accused a local MLA of orchestrating the attack to prevent his participation in a scheduled anti-drug campaign.
What to watch next
- Official investigation into the attack by Punjab authorities.
- Security arrangements for the remainder of the Nasha Mukt Punjab Yatra.
- Potential political fallout between the BJP and the Punjab government.
What was said7
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Ravneet Singh Bittu
4 quotes“A window pane of two escort vehicles broke. They also damaged the jammer vehicle”
In the article
…by AAP workers near Batala in Punjab when he was on en route to attend his party's anti-drug yatra in Pathankot. Mr. Bittu claimed that over 100 AAP workers targeted the cavalcade, and hurled stones and eggs at it. " A window pane of two escort vehicles broke. They also damaged the jammer vehicle ," Mr. Bittu alleged. Giving further details of the incident, Mr. Bittu said the attack took place when his cavalcade slightly slowed down. "In the entire episode local police acted as a mute spectator," he alleged.…
“In the entire episode local police acted as a mute spectator”
In the article
…window pane of two escort vehicles broke. They also damaged the jammer vehicle," Mr. Bittu alleged. Giving further details of the incident, Mr. Bittu said the attack took place when his cavalcade slightly slowed down. " In the entire episode local police acted as a mute spectator ," he alleged. Senior Superintendent of Police, Batala, Mehtab Singh could not be reached for his comments. The BJP leader told reporters that if anything happens to him or those accompanying him, Chief Minister…
“He was on his way to Pathankot to attend the Yatra, which is being launched today by BJP National President Sh. Nitin Nabin ji, when his cavalcade was attacked. There are serious allegations that local MLA Sherry sent these individuals to prevent him from participating in the yatra”
In the article
…his vehicles, hurled eggs and tomatoes, and smashed the glass windows of his convoy cars. He further claimed that the attack was executed under the guise of organising a langar (community kitchen) along the road. “ He was on his way to Pathankot to attend the Yatra, which is being launched today by BJP National President Sh. Nitin Nabin ji, when his cavalcade was attacked. There are serious allegations that local MLA Sherry sent these individuals to prevent him from participating in the yatra ,” Bittu's media advisor said. Security personnel assigned to the leader—who is protected under Z-plus security cover—immediately halted the convoy and rushed him inside a nearby residential house to ensure his safety.…
“Such incidents are a grave threat to democracy and the safety of political leaders”
In the article
…three individuals allegedly linked to the AAP."If anything happens to Ravneet Singh Bittu, the chief minister of Punjab and the DGP Punjab will be held responsible for his safety and security," Bittu's office said." Such incidents are a grave threat to democracy and the safety of political leaders ; the Punjab government must immediately investigate this incident and ensure the safety of every political worker and leader," it added.Meanwhile, Bittu alleged that local MLA Sherry had sent the individuals to prevent…
Raghav Chadha
1 quote“The AAP is scared; that is why they are attempting to attack our party member, Ravneet Singh Bittu…Even a former minister like Ravneet Singh Bittu—who holds Z-plus security protection—is vulnerable to such attacks. This implies that the common man in Punjab is not safe at all.”
In the article
…on his convoy came weeks after he stepped down as Union Minister of State for Railways and Food Processing Industries, with the Punjab Assembly elections due next year. Reacting to his allegations, Raghav Chadha said: “ The AAP is scared; that is why they are attempting to attack our party member, Ravneet Singh Bittu…Even a former minister like Ravneet Singh Bittu—who holds Z-plus security protection—is vulnerable to such attacks. This implies that the common man in Punjab is not safe at all. ” Bittu claims eggs, tomatoes thrown at convoy On Friday, the former union minister said that his convoy was ambushed enroute to Pathankot near Ghaseetpur village, close to Batala. The BJP leader said he was headed to…
Bittu's media advisor
1 quote“Such incidents are a grave threat to democracy and the safety of political leaders. If anything happens to him, the Chief Minister of Punjab and the DGP Punjab will be held responsible for his safety and security. The Punjab Government must immediately investigate this incident and ensure the safety of every political worker and leader”
In the article
…his vehicle. He confirmed that he has formally briefed Union Home Minister Amit Shah and the Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) regarding the breach and requested immediate legal action against the perpetrators. “ Such incidents are a grave threat to democracy and the safety of political leaders. If anything happens to him, the Chief Minister of Punjab and the DGP Punjab will be held responsible for his safety and security. The Punjab Government must immediately investigate this incident and ensure the safety of every political worker and leader ,” the media advisor added. - ABOUT THE AUTHORSurjit SinghSurjit Singh is a correspondent. He covers politics and agriculture, besides religious affairs and Indo-Pak border in Amritsar and Tarn Taran.…
Nitin Nabin
1 quote“I also believe that political parties in the state exploited the drug issue merely to gain power, only to treat the drug trade as a business venture or a source of profit once in office”
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…been pushed into the clutches of addiction and left completely directionless. This generation could have been a symbol of honour for Punjab and a driving force in shaping its future; instead, they were led astray. "" I also believe that political parties in the state exploited the drug issue merely to gain power, only to treat the drug trade as a business venture or a source of profit once in office , allowing it to flourish under political patronage. The Bharatiya Janata Party is now launching a movement against this. Following the nationwide mass movement against drugs initiated by the PM on August 2nd, the…
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Sources5
- [1]The HinduneutralRavneet Bittu claims attack on his cavalcade near Punjab's Batala
- [2]Hindustan TimesneutralRaghav Chadha comes out in Ravneet Bittu's support as he claims attack on convoy: ‘He holds Z-plus security’
- [3]NDTVneutral'Eggs, Tomatoes Thrown': BJP Leader's Convoy Attacked In Punjab
- [4]Hindustan TimesneutralBJP's Ravneet Bittu alleges attack on convoy by AAP workers in Punjab's Batala, 2 held
- [5]The Times of IndianeutralEx Union minister Ravneet Singh Bittu's convoy attacked in Punjab