Indian Politics

Amritsar Police Chief Removed Following Jantar Mantar Protest Remarks

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THE BRIEF
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Punjab Police transferred Amritsar Commissioner Gurpreet Bhullar on August 7, 2026, following his controversial comments regarding the recent Jantar Mantar protest.

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The BJP has questioned the timing of the transfer, alleging that the police failed to adequately investigate potential links between the protest and external terror modules.

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Punjab Police maintains that there is no evidence connecting the Jantar Mantar demonstration to the nine individuals recently arrested for alleged ISI-backed terror activities in Amritsar.