Chandigarh: The family of Punjab State Warehousing Corporation officer Gagandeep Singh Randhawa has alleged intimidation after the electricity supply to their residence in Amritsar was allegedly cut by unidentified persons.
According to information, the incident took place on Saturday evening at the family’s house in Ranjit Avenue. Initially, the family assumed it to be a routine power outage but later realised that only their home was affected.
Randhawa’s brother, Varinder Singh, said an electrician confirmed that the power line had been deliberately cut. Police were immediately informed, and a team led by DCP Ravinder Pal Singh Sandhu reached the spot.
CCTV footage reportedly shows two motorcycle-borne individuals carrying out the act. Police have registered a case against unidentified persons under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and said the suspects have been identified and will be arrested soon.
A relative, Jasbir Singh, said the incident created panic and stress within the family. Security has since been provided to them.
The development comes days after Randhawa allegedly died by suicide after levelling allegations against former Punjab minister Laljit Singh Bhullar, who has been arrested in connection with the case. Two other accused — his father Sukhdev Singh and aide Dilbagh Singh — are reportedly absconding, with the family questioning police action in their arrest.
Reacting to the incident, Punjab BJP president Sunil Jakhar accused the state government of failing to protect the family and alleged attempts to intimidate them. He reiterated the demand for a CBI probe into the case, claiming that people across Punjab are seeking an independent investigation.
