Chandigarh: Political tensions in Punjab have intensified after police registered two cases against Sandeep Pathak, who recently shifted allegiance to the Bharatiya Janata Party.
According to official sources, the cases have been lodged in separate districts and include non-bailable charges. Authorities indicated that further legal action could follow, with the possibility of an arrest in the coming days.
The development comes in the backdrop of a major political realignment, where Pathak and several other members of the Rajya Sabha distanced themselves from the Aam Aadmi Party and joined the BJP. The move triggered a wave of speculation about instability within the ruling party in the state.
Amid the unfolding situation, the state government recently sought to demonstrate its majority in the assembly by moving a confidence motion. The proposal was successfully passed in the Punjab Vidhan Sabha, easing immediate concerns about the government’s position.
Political observers note that the legal action against Pathak is likely to further escalate the ongoing confrontation between rival parties, as both sides trade allegations in an increasingly charged atmosphere.
Investigations into the cases are currently underway, and officials have not ruled out further developments as the situation evolves.
