Chandigarh, June 1 -- The Punjab Police on Monday raided the residence of Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Bikram Singh Majithia in connection with the Majitha police station attack case, where an alleged attempt was made to free a detainee from police custody.

According to the police, Bikram Majithia was part of an unlawful gathering of people, which attempted to free the detainee Jobanpreet at Majitha police station. The mob entered the police station and allegedly threatened the police officers.

However, Jobanpreet was taken back into the police custody. The police have registered a case and named six accused.

While addressing a press conference, SSP Rural Sohail Mir said, "In case number 90, registered at Majitha police station on ...