Punjab: BJP nominee’s son arrested in Sunil Jakhar's hometown

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Abohar, Updated At : 07:43 AM May 24, 2026 IST

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As the municipal elections near, the political temperature is heating up in Abohar — the home town of BJP state chief Sunil Jakhar. The police have registered a case against nine individuals — including the son of Madan Lal, the BJP candidate from Ward No. 49 — on charges of attempted murder, robbery and disturbing peace.

The police have also arrested the candidate’s son, Akash, and another suspect Pawan. Abohar MLA Sandeep Jakhar, accompanied by party supporters and the accused’s families went to the City-1 police station. He held discussions with Station House Officer (SHO) Maninder Singh, spoke to the Ferozepur DIG, Fazilka SSP and later met the Superintendent of Police, demanding a high-level inquiry into the entire incident.

Punjab: BJP nominee’s son arrested in Sunil Jakhar's hometown

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