Chaos and Confusion at SAD Protest in Mohali Lead to Hefty Losses

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Thousands of Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) supporters gathered outside PUDA Bhavan in Mohali on Monday to protest against the Punjab government's land pooling scheme. While party leaders addressed the crowd, miscreants allegedly made away with cash and mobile phones worth approximately Rs 10 lakh. Senior SAD leader Shamsher Singh said the protest witnessed one of the biggest instances of theft at a political gathering in recent memory, with several party leaders among the victims.

Key Takeaways:

  • The protest, attended by thousands of party workers, witnessed a massive theft of cash and mobile phones worth approximately Rs 10 lakh.
  • Senior SAD leader Chaudhary Shyam Lal Majrian, a district council member from Kharar constituency, was allegedly robbed of Rs 1.25 lakh in cash.
  • Another senior leader, Manveer Singh Mani, lost a mobile phone valued at around Rs 1.2 lakh.
  • Multiple supporters alleged that their personal cash ranging from Rs 25,000 to Rs 80,000 was also stolen.
  • Prominent Akali leaders present during the protest included party president Sukhbir Singh Badal, Dr Daljit Singh Cheema, Hira Singh Gabria, and others.

Statistics:

  • Approximate value of stolen cash and mobile phones: Rs 10 lakh
  • Amount of cash stolen from Chaudhary Shyam Lal Majrian: Rs 1.25 lakh
  • Value of the mobile phone stolen from Manveer Singh Mani: Rs 1.2 lakh
  • Range of personal cash stolen from multiple supporters: Rs 25,000 to Rs 80,000

Sources:

  • Shamsher Singh, Senior SAD Leader and Spokesperson
  • Satnam Singh, Phase 8 SHO
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