Bikram Singh Majithia criticises Punjab government after Fazilka firing incident

Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) General Secretary Bikram Singh Majithia has launched a scathing attack on the Bhagwant Mann government following an alleged firing incident involving a one-year-old girl and her father in Punjab's Fazilka district. According to an India Today report, Majithia has raised serious questions regarding the law and order situation in the state.

In a post on the social media platform X, Majithia questioned how the Chief Minister of Punjab can describe the state as 'Rangla Punjab' when even a newborn infant is not safe from gunfire. He alleged that criminals are roaming openly on the streets while police personnel are busy providing security at political rallies.

The incident occurred in Sureshwala village of Fazilka district. According to preliminary information, a person named Manish Kumar was returning home with his one-year-old daughter after shopping at the Smart Point market. When he reached near M.C. Colony, some men in a Swift car attempted to stop him and wanted to ask something.

Manish did not respond to them and continued driving his car, prompting the men to start chasing him. Concerned for his daughter's safety, Manish sped towards his village. During this, the attackers chased him for about 3 kilometres and fired two rounds at his car outside his house in Sureshwala village.

Following the incident, Manish immediately left the spot and took shelter at his uncle's house, ensuring that both he and his daughter remained safe. No one was injured in the incident. The entire firing incident was captured in CCTV cameras installed in the village, the footage of which has gone viral on social media.

Police officials who reached the spot confirmed that they have received information regarding the firing. The police stated that there has been no loss of life in this incident and an investigation has been launched to identify and apprehend the accused.