Jagseer Singh, known locally as Jagga, swallowed a poisonous substance outside the Deputy Commissioner's office in Sangrur district on September 20. He was rushed to Sangrur government hospital before being referred to Rajindra Hospital in Patiala for critical care. His friend Manjinder Singh, who accompanied him, stated that Jagseer had ingested Sulphas, a potent poison.
Doctors at Rajindra Hospital, however, identified the substance as Farnel. Dr Iqbalpreet Singh confirmed the patient received initial aid and is now under observation. The core accusation remains specific: Jagseer claimed that drugs, specifically Chitta, were being openly sold in his village, Namol. He alleged that despite filing repeated complaints and even posting videos of alleged sellers, the local Sarpanch and administration ignored him. Manjinder Singh added that Jagseer was previously attacked after sharing this footage on social media.
Sangrur City Station House Officer Manpreet Singh arrived at the scene but refused to comment, citing the patient's ongoing treatment as the reason for silence. This inaction is precisely what Jagseer and his supporters are highlighting. The incident has ignited a fierce political battle, with the Aam Aadmi Party government facing sharp criticism from both Congress and BJP.
Congress Punjab in-charge Sachin Pilot took to X, noting the "pressure and mistreatment" faced by those speaking against drugs. He questioned the accountability of the AAP administration, suggesting that raising one's voice leads to harassment rather than protection. Leader of Opposition Partap Singh Bajwa amplified this, pointing out that Sangrur is the home district of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. Bajwa asked a pointed question: how many more incidents are needed before the state takes the drug menace and the safety of whistleblowers seriously?
BJP leader Parminder Brar linked Jagseer's case to recent tragedies involving Gulzar Singh and Mohanjeet Singh in the same district. Former Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu joined the fray, alleging the government is siding with drug mafia and treating anti-drug activists as adversaries. Bittu challenged the "Drug-Free Punjab" slogan, arguing that if citizens cannot speak out safely in the CM's own backyard, the administration's credibility is shattered. The police have yet to register a formal case or provide a detailed statement, leaving the narrative in the hands of political rhetoric and hospital records.