Chandigarh, June 25
The Punjab Vigilance Bureau, on Wednesday, conducted a raid on the private residence of Shiromani Akali Dal leader and former Minister Bikram Singh Majithia in Amritsar in a drugs case and subsequently arrested him and was taken to Mohali, near here.
Before being taken into custody, Majithia hugged his sons and said, "Stay strong, don't be afraid."
"Bhagwant Mann-ji, understand this clearly no matter how many FIRs you register, I will not be afraid, nor will your government be able to suppress my voice," he said in a video message that was shared during the raid, adding, "I have always spoken up on Punjab's issues and will continue to do so."
Majithia has been facing charges under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act since December 2021, ahead of the Assembly elections in Punjab.
A spokesperson for the Punjab government said that raids on 26 locations, including Majithia's residence in Amritsar, were conducted jointly by the Vigilance Bureau and the state police in connection with drug trade.
"Raids are being conducted in search of drug money," said an official.
A team of the Vigilance Bureau, led by Senior Superintendent of Police Lakhbir Singh, raided the house of Majithia at the posh Green Avenue locality.
Majithia's wife Ganieve Kaur said that around 30 people barged into their house.