India, Sept. 23 -- Former Enforcement Directorate (ED) deputy director Niranjan Singh and former Punjab Police DSP Balwinder Singh Sekhon formally joined Akali Dal Waris Punjab De on Wednesday.

The two were inducted at the Chandigarh Press Club by senior leaders, including MP Sarabjeet Singh Khalsa, MLA Manpreet Singh Ayali, and Tarseem Singh, who welcomed them with siropas.

Speaking at the event, Niranjan Singh criticised the state's handling of law and order, corruption, and the drug crisis, alleging that the drug mafia operates with patronage from political leaders and police officials.

"There is a need to raise our voice against this nexus," Niranjan Singh said, noting that politicians often promise service but end up behaving like...