Punjab ex-minister Bikram Majithia gets anticipatory bail in police station ruckus case

3 min readChandigarhJun 15, 2026 03:21 PM IST

Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal) leader and Punjab former minister Bikram Singh Majithia (File Photo)

An Amritsar district court on Monday granted anticipatory bail to Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal) leader and former minister Bikram Singh Majithia and two associates in a case where they are accused of forcibly entering a police station and attempting to free a detainee.

SAD (B) spokesman Arshdeep Kler welcomed the court’s decision, saying its order once again exposed “trumped-up” cases allegedly pursued by Punjab’s Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government to silence its opponents. He also accused Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and police officers of “overstepping constitutional limits”.

Kler stated that the Punjab and Haryana High Court had described the arrest of the detainee in the present case, Jobanjit Singh, as unconstitutional. He said Majithia attended a dharna led by Jobanjit Singh’s family and the Kirti Kisan Union only to secure his release after Singh was allegedly confined inside the station house officer’s room.

“This order has once again unmasked the vendetta being carried out by the Punjab government, the police, and Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann,” Kler said in a statement, thanking the court and the SAD(B) legal team.

Kler added that courts, not political rhetoric, are the ultimate guardians of the Constitution.

Jodh Singh Samra and Jatinder Pal Singh are the co-accused who also received anticipatory bail along with Majithia in connection with the FIR, registered at the Majitha police station on May 31.

According to the FIR, the incident occurred around 11.30 am on May 31, when Jobanjit Singh was being questioned by the police. Majithia, accompanied by over 50 supporters, allegedly entered the station premises without permission, and began searching for the person in custody in smaller groups. They also reached the room where Jobanjit Singh was being questioned. One protester allegedly pulled out a pistol and brandished it to intimidate police.

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The FIR invokes charges including obstructing public servants in the discharge of their duties, damaging official records, criminal intimidation, brandishing a weapon, and disturbing public order.

During a previous hearing, the Amritsar court sought responses from the government regarding Majithia’s allegations, and the government requested time to reply. The matter was then adjourned until Monday.

Earlier, the Amritsar court granted relief to Majithia’s legal adviser, Bikram Bath, after the police submitted that his arrest was not required. The police said Bath was present at the scene as Jobanjit Singh’s counsel.

Kamaldeep Singh Brar is a Principal Correspondent at The Indian Express, primarily covering Amritsar and the Majha region of Punjab. He is one of the publication's key reporters for stories involving the Akal Takht, the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), and the sensitive socio-political issues of the border districts.

Core Beats & Specializations

Religious & Panthic Affairs: He has deep expertise in the internal workings of the Akal Takht and SGPC, frequently reporting on religious sentences (Tankhah), Panthic politics, and the influence of Sikh institutions.

National Security & Crime: His reporting covers cross-border drug smuggling, drone activities from Pakistan, and the activities of radical groups.

Regional Politics: He is the primary correspondent for the Majha belt, covering elections and political shifts in Amritsar, Tarn Taran, and Gurdaspur.

Recent Notable Articles (Late 2025)

His work in late 2025 has been centered on judicial developments, local body elections, and religious controversies:

1. Religious Politics & Akal Takht

"Akal Takht pronounces religious sentences against former Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh" (Dec 8, 2025): Covering the historic decision to hold the former Jathedar guilty for granting a pardon to Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim in 2015.

"YouTube suspends SGPC’s channel for a week over video on 1984 Army action" (Nov 20, 2025): Reporting on the digital friction between global tech platforms and Sikh religious bodies.

"As AAP govt grants Amritsar holy tag, a look at its fraught demand" (Nov 28, 2025): An analytical piece on the long-standing demand for declaring Amritsar a "holy city" and its political implications.

2. Crime & National Security

"Mostly Khalistanis on Amritpal’s hit list: Punjab govt to High Court" (Dec 16, 2025): Reporting on the state government's claims regarding jailed MP Amritpal Singh orchestrating activity from prison.

"Punjab man with links to Pakistan’s ISI handlers killed in encounter" (Nov 20, 2025): Detailing a police operation in Amritsar involving "newly refurbished" firearms likely sent from across the border.

"15 schools in Amritsar get bomb threat emails; police launch probe" (Dec 12, 2025): Covering the panic and police response to mass threats against educational institutions.

3. Political Analysis & Elections

"AAP wins 12 of 15 zones in SAD stronghold Majitha" (Dec 19, 2025): Highlighting a significant shift in the 2025 rural elections where the Akali Dal lost its grip on a traditional fortress.

"Tarn Taran bypoll: woman faces threats after complaining to CM Mann about drug menace" (Nov 9, 2025): A ground report on the personal risks faced by citizens speaking out against the illegal drug trade in border villages.

"AAP wins Tarn Taran bypoll, but SAD finds silver lining" (Nov 14, 2025): Analyzing the 2025 assembly by-election results and the surprising performance of Independents backed by radical factions.

4. Human Interest

"Two couples and a baby: Punjab drug addiction tragedy has new victims" (Nov 20, 2025): A tragic investigative piece about parents selling an infant to fund their addiction.

"Kashmiri women artisans debut at Amritsar’s PITEX" (Dec 8, 2025): A feature on financial independence initiatives for rural women at the Punjab International Trade Expo.

Signature Beat

Kamaldeep is known for his nuanced understanding of border dynamics. His reporting often highlights the "drug crisis in the underprivileged localities" (like Muradpur in Tarn Taran, Nov 9, 2025), providing a voice to marginalized communities affected by addiction and administrative neglect.

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