JALANDHAR
Punjab Horticulture Minister Mohinder Bhagat today launched a scathing attack on gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and his Pakistani handlers, accusing them of being behind the recent violent incidents in Punjab. The Minister also criticized the BJP-led Union Government for allegedly providing VIP security to Bishnoi in Sabarmati Jail, Ahmedabad.
Bhagat made these remarks while visiting the residence of former Minister Manoranjan Kalia, where a attack took place last night. The meeting held in a conducive environment, following the Minister informed that Mr. Kalia was safe and that the Punjab Police was investigating the incident thoroughly.
The Minister expressed serious concern over the role of Lawrence Bishnoi, claiming that he has been orchestrating such attacks in Punjab with the help of Pakistani handlers. “It is an open secret that Lawrence Bishnoi has links with Pakistan. The earlier attack on a YouTuber’s house at the behest of Pakistani Don Shahzad Bhatti has already exposed these international connections,” he added.
Bhagat accused the Union Government of shielding Bishnoi in jail with top-level security, raising questions about the Centre's intentions. “Providing full security cover to a gangster like Bishnoi in jail raises questions over Union Government intentions,” he said.
He further stated that anti-social elements backed by Pakistan were trying to disturb Punjab’s peace as they could not digest the rapid development of the state under Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s leadership, particularly the government’s aggressive campaign against drugs namely 'Yudh Nashian Virudh'.
Reaffirming the Punjab Government's resolve, Bhagat said the state police were taking strict measures to prevent such incidents. He made it clear that the Punjab Government would never allow anyone to disrupt the peace and harmony of the state.