In a shocking development that raises serious concerns about human rights and political vendetta in Punjab, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra is reportedly on the run, fearing arrest by the Punjab Police. His wife, meanwhile, has been detained under questionable circumstances and is said to be held under police custody in a hospital, where no one is being allowed to meet her—not even close relatives or legal representatives.
This entire episode has triggered an outcry among human rights advocates, who allege that the state government is using police force as a political weapon. Critics argue that the ruling dispensation, instead of upholding the rule of law, has been indulging in a pattern of harassment, intimidation, and unlawful detentions. Such acts, they say, undermine the very principles of democracy and justice that the state and the nation stand for.
According to reports from local sources, MLA Pathanmajra—who had earlier raised uncomfortable questions about corruption and misuse of public funds within his own party—has been facing mounting pressure from the administration. His sudden disappearance and the subsequent arrest of his wife have only intensified suspicions that this is not a matter of law enforcement, but rather a politically motivated crackdown.
Human rights organizations have strongly condemned the incident, calling it a blatant violation of personal liberty and the right to fair treatment. They have demanded an independent judicial inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the MLA’s persecution and his wife’s detention. Legal experts also emphasize that detaining a woman under medical care, without allowing visitation or legal counsel, violates both constitutional safeguards and international human rights norms.
As the situation unfolds, Punjab once again finds itself in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. The promise of transparency and justice that the ruling party once championed now appears hollow against the backdrop of such repressive tactics. If this is how an elected representative and his family are being treated, one can only imagine the plight of ordinary citizens who dare to question the system.
The people of Punjab are watching closely — and demanding answers. Democracy cannot thrive when dissent is punished and fear replaces freedom.