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Reassess threat perception to Majithia: HC to Punjab Police
Majithia had moved high court on April 24 seeking restoration of Z+ security cover. He had demanded that the March 29 order of the government be quashed and his security cover be restored
Published on May 03, 2025 09:10 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
HC notice on Punjab govt over Majithia security cover
The HC bench of justice Kuldeep Tiwari acted on the plea from Majithia who had demanded the March 29 order of the government to be quashed and his security cover be restored
Published on Apr 25, 2025 08:36 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
Court defers hearing on new SIT’s plea probing drug case against Majithia to May 3
The new SIT was formed on March 31 last month, after four SITs in three years failed to pin any blame on Majithia in the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) case registered against him on December 20, 2021. The fifth SIT is led by the assistant inspector general (AIG) Varun Sharma.
Published on Apr 20, 2025 08:46 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Mohali
Majithia drug case: Court defers hearing to April 19
However, after the counsel representing the SIT objected to the media presence in the open courtroom, the court asked the media to leave the court citing that media entry was barred. The hearing was eventually deferred by the court.
Published on Apr 05, 2025 08:52 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Mohali
Majithia drug case: New SIT moves Mohali court to issue search warrants
Counsel of the former Punjab revenue minister also filed a plea seeking a copy of the SIT’s application; Hearing on April 5
Published on Apr 04, 2025 09:18 AM IST
Nikhil Sharma, Mohali
Majithia drug case: New SIT moves Mohali court to issue search warrants
Counsel of former Punjab revenue minister also files plea seeking a copy of the SIT’s application and details pertaining to the locations where it wants to initiate the search. Matter to come up for hearing on April 5.
Published on Apr 03, 2025 12:50 PM IST
SAD leader Majithia’s security scaled down, not withdrawn: Punjab Police
Amid criticism of AAP govt’s decision, special DGP, law and order, Arpit Shukla says pilot vehicle with ‘ample’ police personnel still with Shiromani Akali Dal leader and former minister Bikram Singh Majithia.
Updated on Apr 02, 2025 04:19 PM IST
3 years on, multiple SITs but no challan in Majithia drug case
Perhaps, the CM should head the SIT. He is baffled and bewildered (with no outcome)…With every new SIT, the rank of its head is lowered. They started with a DGP-rank officer, and have now downgraded it to an AIG. They (govt) just want to bring junior police officers on board as they are more pliant and can further their agenda, says Bikram Singh Majithia
Published on Apr 02, 2025 09:20 AM IST
My Z+ security cover withdrawn: Majithia
There is no official word either from the state government or Punjab Police regarding the move to withdraw security.
Published on Apr 02, 2025 07:38 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
After 4 SITs draw blank, Punjab govt sets up fifth against Majithia in drug case
Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Bikram Singh Majithia terms Bhagwant Mann-led AAP government’s decision “classic example of political vendetta”.
Published on Apr 01, 2025 01:45 PM IST
‘Everyday drama’: SC censures Punjab govt over absenteeism of counsel
A bench of justices J K Maheshwari and Aravind Kumar made the observation while hearing a plea filed by the state government against the Punjab and Haryana high court order of bail to Majithia
Published on Mar 25, 2025 09:26 AM IST
Press Trust of India, New Delhi
Day 2: Bikram Majithia grilled for 7 hours over ‘suspicious financial transactions’ in 2021 drug case
DIG (Ropar Range) HS Bhullar, who is heading the SIT, while addressing the press conference here said that the probe team will now take the next step in the case following the orders of the Supreme Court.
Published on Mar 19, 2025 08:06 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Patiala
‘Suspicious financial transactions’ in firms linked to Majithia, says SIT probing 2021 drug case
Majithia appeared before the SIT, led by deputy inspector general (Ropar range) HS Bhullar, at Patiala police lines and was grilled for over six hours.
Published on Mar 18, 2025 08:58 AM IST
Karam Prakash, Patiala
Punjab 2021 drug case: SIT summons Bikram Majithia for questioning on March 17
The summons were issued to Bikram Majithia following a Supreme Court order on March 4, 2025. The SC had directed the SAD leader and former minister to appear before the SIT probing the drug case against him
Published on Mar 11, 2025 09:36 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Patiala
Drugs case: SC asks Majithia to appear before SIT on March 17
The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed former minister and Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Bikram Singh Majithia to appear before special investigation team (SIT) probing a drugs case against him
Published on Mar 05, 2025 08:36 AM IST
Press Trust of India
Ludhiana: State government ‘failed’ to maintain law & order, says Majithia
Speaking at a campaign event for SAD district president Bhupinder Singh Bhinda, who is contesting the municipal corporation (MC) elections from ward number 60, Majithia accused the AAP of ‘exploiting’ the state’s resources for electoral gains in other states
Updated on Dec 20, 2024 05:28 AM IST
Sukhpreet Singh, Ludhiana
Chaura was accompanied by second attacker, claims Akali Dal leader Majithia
CCTV footage clearly shows presence of second attacker while Amritsar police has been claiming that Chaura acted as ‘lone wolf, says Bikram Singh Majithia
Updated on Dec 11, 2024 04:03 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
Attack on Sukhbir: Also probing if attack a ploy to gain sympathy, says Amritsar top cop Bhullar; Majithia hits back
“We are investigating all angles, including what was the attacker’s motivation behind the attack. We are also investigating if any organisation or political angle is behind this attack. As many people are questioning us, the probe is also being done if the attack was orchestrated to garner sympathy,” Bhullar told reporters in Amritsar.
Updated on Dec 05, 2024 07:04 AM IST
Ravinder Vasudeva, Chandigarh
‘Defamatory’ statements against CM’s OSD : Court passes restraining order against Majithia
Majithia had accused Rajbir Singh of transferring large sums of money to Canada and Australia through illegal channels.
Updated on Oct 31, 2024 07:18 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
Majithia appears before Takht, submits clarification
Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Bikram Singh Majithia appeared before Akal Takht to submit his explanation letter as the edict of the highest Sikh temporal seat of the Sikhs.
Published on Sep 05, 2024 10:25 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Amritsar
Drug probe: SIT summons cops who cracked Jagdish Bhola case
Apart from Mann, the SIT has summoned Ludhiana DCP Jaskaran Singh Teja, Nabha DSP Devinder Attri, Rajpura DSP Bikram Singh Brar and former SSP Bhupinder Singh Khatra. These officials had handled the Bhola drug racket case.
Updated on Aug 13, 2024 09:58 AM IST
Vishal Rambani, Chandigarh
Majithia calls for CM Mann’s resignation after Bishnoi interview in police custody
Shiromani Akali Dal leader says being in-charge of law and order, Punjab CM should quit as it’s been proved that gangster gave interview while in CIA custody at Kharar in 2022
Published on Aug 08, 2024 02:01 PM IST
2021 drug case: Majithia skips SIT summons again
The Shiromani Akali Dal leader says he has to be in Delhi to help his lawyers prepare for SLP hearing against him in the Supreme Court on July 23.
Updated on Jul 20, 2024 10:01 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
Majithia skips SIT summons in 2021 drugs case
Shiromani Akali Dal leader (SAD) Bikram Singh Majithia failed to appear before the special investigation team (SIT) probing a 2021 drugs case against him on Thursday.
Published on Jul 18, 2024 10:32 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Patiala
Majithia gets fresh SIT summons in drug case
Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia has been asked to appear for questioning at the Patiala police lines on July 18.
Updated on Jul 11, 2024 08:10 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Patiala
Drugs case: HC disposes of Majithia’s plea after SIT withdraws summons
The petition was disposed of as government counsel informed the high court that the June 7 notice issued under Section 91 of the CrPC has been withdrawn, one of the counsels, Pavit Singh Mattewal, told reporters after the hearing
Updated on Jul 09, 2024 08:48 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
Ludhiana: Another audio leak triggers political row
Refuting the allegations, MLA Chhina said, “The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) is an expert in making doctored audio clips
Updated on May 27, 2024 07:22 AM IST
Sukhpreet Singh, Ludhiana
Court exempts Majithia from appearance in assault case
Their plea mentioned that the “applicants/accused being prominent political figures are active members of Shiromani Akali Dal and busy in rallies and speeches of the Lok Sabha elections.” The court has now listed the case on May 28.
Updated on May 18, 2024 10:05 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
Ludhiana: Sukhbir falls ill during Punjab Bachao Yatra, Majithia takes over
Majithia trained his guns at Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann, alleging that he was in cohorts with both the Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and could not be trusted to safeguard the interests of the state
Updated on Apr 10, 2024 05:12 AM IST
Tarsem Singh Deogan, Ludhiana
Majithia flays Centre’s move to abolish 60:40 recruitment ratio for SMOs in Chandigarh
The Chandigarh health department had drafted recruitment rules for various group A posts in the health department
Updated on Apr 05, 2024 09:20 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh