The Punjab and Haryana High Court directed the state government to ensure the safety of Rajya Sabha MP Harbhajan Singh and his family. The interim order came after Singh’s security cover was withdrawn, following his recent move to the BJP. The court also observed a mob attack on his residence, alleging local police involvement or facilitation.
A day after Punjab authorities withdrew Harbhajan Singh’s police security, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs stepped in with CRPF protection for the Rajya Sabha MP. The development followed protests by Aam Aadmi Party workers outside his Jalandhar residence soon after he joined the BJP, escalating concerns and prompting the central security move.
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In Jalandhar, AAP workers tried to paint “Gaddar” on Harbhajan Singh’s home after he exited the party. But in a visible goof-up, they wrote “Gadar,” with the message landing as “rebel” rather than “traitor.” The mishap sparked immediate mockery online, turning a planned political protest into a spelling-driven meme.
Former India cricketer Harbhajan Singh’s Jalandhar home was allegedly vandalised by angry AAP workers a day after he resigned from AAP and joined the BJP. A video reportedly shows black paint being sprayed and the word “gaddar” written on the walls outside his residence, escalating political tensions around the switch.
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