Chandigarh, Feb. 23 -- Tensions escalated in the Bholath constituency of Punjab's Kapurthala district on Monday morning as the local administration, backed by a massive police contingent, carried out a demolition drive at the ancestral residence of Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira in Ramgarh.
The action, which involved the removal of a gate located in a lane adjacent to the legislator's home, sparked intense protests from Khaira's supporters and drew sharp condemnation from the top leadership of the Opposition.
The operation was conducted under the supervision of Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Gaurav Toora. As JCB machines began the demolition, a large number of supporters gathered at the site, raising slogans against the Aam Aadm...