“This shouldn’t be linked to Hindus or Sikhs…”: BJP’s Laxmi Kanta Chawla condemns attack on Punjab Shiv Sena leader

Ludhiana (Punjab) [India], July 8 (ANI): BJP leader Laxmi Kanta Chawla has condemned the attack on Punjab Shiv Sena Leader Sandeep Thapar and appealed not to link the incident to Hindus or Sikhs.

“I came from Amritsar to meet him (Punjab Shiv Sena Leader Sandeep Thapar)…Government should tell whether it was a Nihang or a criminal dressed like a Nihang…An attack like this happening on a busy road is completely wrong… this incident shouldn’t be linked to Hindus or Sikhs,” the BJP leader said.

On Friday, three people attacked Punjab Shiv Sena leader Sandeep Thapar with a sword in Ludhiana, according to the police.

According to the Deputy Commissioner of Police Ludhiana, the Punjab Shiv Sena leader was attacked on Friday at around 11:30 am.

“Around 11:30 am, three unknown persons attacked Sandeep Thapar with a sword. He got injured and is under treatment in the hospital. The accused have been identified and they will be arrested soon,” DCP Ludhiana said.

After the incident, the police issued an alert in the entire area and arrested two accused, Sarabjit Singh and Harjot Singh, in connection with the case.

“We have arrested two accused, Sarabjit Singh and Harjot Singh. Another accused Tahal Singh is still wanted. Further investigation is underway,” CP Police Ludhiana, Kuldeep Singh Chahal, said.

On Saturday, While expressing concern over what he termed as the abysmal law and order situation, Punjab BJP president Sunil Jakhar said that Bhagwant Mann’s callous attitude towards governance is making Punjab bleed with a wave of violence and hate crimes.

“Chief Minister is camping in Jalandhar for a by-poll while criminals run amok with impunity and can take anyone’s life at will,” Jakhar said.