High drama unfolded in Karnal’s Dabri village when AAP MLA Pathanmajra evaded arrest by Punjab Police. The MLA faces rape and cheating charges filed by a Zirakpur woman in Patiala.
Police said they detained him briefly, but supporters pelted stones and created chaos, helping him escape. Villagers, however, denied firing or violence, insisting Pathanmajra was at his relative Gurnam Singh’s house. Later, Punjab Police retracted their firing claim, saying it only “appeared so”.
The state government recently withdrew the MLA’s security cover and transferred officers in his constituency. Pathanmajra had criticised his own party over mishandling flood relief and accused a “Delhi lobby” of interfering in Punjab’s affairs. He also alleged corruption in river desilting work.
AAP leader Baltej Pannu alleged the MLA escaped after his supporters attacked police, even claiming he ran over a policeman. The complainant accused Pathanmajra of exploiting and threatening her again on August 25.
Police booked him and others under several BNS sections. Calling the case politically motivated, Pathanmajra went live on social media and said he would not be silenced.
