Overview
- The Election Commission ordered the immediate suspension of SSP Dr Ravjot Kaur Grewal, with no reason cited in its statement.
- IPS officer Surendra Lamba has been posted as the new Tarn Taran SSP with EC approval after Amritsar police chief Gurpreet Singh Bhullar briefly held additional charge.
- Shiromani Akali Dal alleged misuse of police through false FIRs, detentions, and surveillance, including a claim that two plainclothes CIA personnel followed its candidate’s daughter.
- Grewal rejected the allegations, saying actions were lawful and pledging a detailed reply to the Commission.
- Voting is scheduled for November 11 with counting on November 14 for the seat vacated following AAP MLA Kashmir Singh Sohal’s death in June.