Ravneet Bittu claims attack on his cavalcade near Punjab's Batala
BJP leader Ravneet Singh Bittu alleged that his cavalcade was attacked by AAP workers near Batala, Punjab, while he was traveling to an anti-drug rally. He claimed that vehicles were damaged and local police failed to intervene during the incident.
Why it matters
The incident highlights rising political tensions in Punjab and raises concerns regarding the safety of political figures and the impartiality of local law enforcement.
BJP leader and former Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu on Friday (September 18, 2026) claimed that his cavalcade was attacked allegedly by AAP workers near Batala in Punjab when he was on en route to attend his party's anti-drug yatra in Pathankot.
Mr. Bittu claimed that over 100 AAP workers targeted the cavalcade, and hurled stones and eggs at it.
"A window pane of two escort vehicles broke. They also damaged the jammer vehicle," Mr. Bittu alleged.
Giving further details of the incident, Mr. Bittu said the attack took place when his cavalcade slightly slowed down.
"In the entire episode local police acted as a mute spectator," he alleged.
Senior Superintendent of Police, Batala, Mehtab Singh could not be reached for his comments.
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