Overview
- The complainant, Gurcharan Singh Kala, alleges he was abducted at gunpoint in Kaithal, beaten with rods, suffered broken legs, and was threatened during a video call by the MLA’s son.
- Kaithal police registered an FIR at Guhla police station under BNS Sections 115, 126, 140(2), 351(2) and 61, along with Section 25 of the Arms Act.
- Kaithal SP Upasana said the FIR is based on the complainant’s statement and a medical report, with further action contingent on evidence.
- Guhla DSP Kuldeep Beniwal reported no clarity yet on the MLA’s role, noting a three-member SIT has been formed and CCTV footage will be scrutinised.
- MLA Kulwant Singh Bazigar denies the allegations and questions the complainant’s credibility, while police note a long-running rivalry tied to village sarpanch politics.