Ludhiana, July 2 -- Ahead of Shiromani Akali Dal's (SAD) scheduled protest in Mohali against the arrest of former cabinet minister Bikram Singh Majithia, police action across Punjab has stirred political controversy. In Ludhiana, police visited the residence of senior SAD leader and former cabinet minister Maheshinder Singh Grewal in Model Town early Wednesday morning along with other SAD leaders.

While Grewal was not at home, his son Hitesh was reportedly detained at the house. Grewal later alleged that police effectively placed his family members under house arrest, calling it a clear attempt by the state government to stifle dissent and suppress a peaceful democratic protest.

The incident comes amid rising political temperatures in P...