Punjab Police authorities have initiated strict disciplinary action following an unusual demonstration where a crowd showered flower petals and beat drums around Central Bureau of Investigation vehicles. Bhawanigarh Station House Officer Yashpal Sharma was suspended from duty on grounds of severe security negligence during the central agency operation outside the residence of Rajveer, Officer on Special Duty to Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann.
Celebrations and Demonstrations Outside OSD Residence
The incident occurred while CBI officials were conducting search operations in connection with an alleged transfer posting and corruption case, examining locations linked to the Chief Minister's camp office and his OSD. Outside the residence, Waris Punjab De leader Chamandeep Milkhi and Shiromani Akali Dal Punarsthapit leader Vijay Lankesh gathered with their followers. The group began playing dhol instruments, dancing in the streets, and showering flower petals over arriving and departing CBI vehicles.
Administrative Action Against Station House Officer
Senior police leadership viewed the gathering and unhindered celebrations as a critical lapse in on ground security deployment during a high profile federal investigation. For failing to maintain an adequate security perimeter around the agency's convoy, Bhawanigarh SHO Yashpal Sharma faced immediate suspension orders.
Detention of Demonstrators
Local law enforcement moved against the individuals leading the roadside demonstration early the following morning. Both Chamandeep Milkhi and Vijay Lankesh were formally taken into custody around 8 am, with officers examining the sequence of events that permitted protesters to access the federal convoy directly.
