Maluka ‘attacker’ released

Gurdeep Singh Mann

Tribune News Service

Bathinda, December 1

Jarnail Singh, who allegedly tried to attack Rural Development and Panchayat Minister Sikandar Singh Maluka on November 20, has said the environment in Punjab, especially in the area of Maluka, is quite frightening. He said this after being released from the jail today.

Jarnail was released from the jail late in the evening today after he was granted bail by the court. He said the SAD minister left no stone unturned to keep every mouth shut that was against him.

On being asked that what happened on November 20, he said, “As I was beaten up so much, I hardly remember anything now. All I know is that I went to question Maluka over the incidents of sacrilege and Maluka’s announcement on celebrating Diwali despite the incidents.”

He alleged that SAD workers at the behest of Maluka attacked him, dragged him and thrashed him badly.

A large number of farmers, teachers and social organisations gathered when he was released.