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Amritsar: Councillor’s spouse booked

Tribune News Service

Amritsar, Updated At : 06:55 AM Aug 07, 2025 IST

Division B police have booked Rajiv Chhabra, husband of a Congress councillor, for allegedly threatening and making derogatory remarks against the caste of a MC employee at Sultanwind Road area here.

The complainant, Sachin, a resident of Hindustan Basti near Hathi Gate area alleged that he works with MC and was deputed at Sultanwind Road. He alleged that a few days ago, Rajiv Chhabra allegedly hurled abuses and made derogatory caste-based remarks against him.

The police have confirmed the registration of an FIR while adding that investigations are in progress.

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