The Latest Breaking News from Batala

BJP leader Ravneet Singh Bittu claims attack on his cavalcade near Punjab's Batala

BJP leader Ravneet Singh Bittu alleged AAP workers attacked his cavalcade near Batala. Over one hundred workers reportedly hurled eggs and damaged escort vehicles. Bittu stated Chief Minister Mann and the state DGP would be responsible for any harm. He has informed the Union Home Ministry about the alleged incident.

The Economic Times · Sep 18

Days after cops assault journalist, NHRC seeks report from Punjab DGP

The National Human Rights Commission has taken suo motu cognisance of the assault of a journalist by two policemen in Gurdaspur’s Batala and sought a detailed report from the Punjab DGP within two weeks. 

Newslaundry · Aug 19, 2025

Batala police busts extortion racket run by USA-based Gurdev Jassal, 2 held

Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav announced on Sunday that Batala Police had busted a major extortion racket operated by USA-based Gurdev Jassal and arrested two individuals, according to an official statement from the Punjab Police. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Feb 23, 2025

Batala-based AAP MLA's relative, 2 aides killed in car accident

Batala-based AAP MLA Amansher Singh Kalsi's cousin and two aides were among three people killed after their car met with an accident near the Batala-Jalandhar bypass. Read more on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Jul 10, 2022

Punjab: Batala MLA Sherry Kalsi's PA, kin among three killed in road accident

AMRITSAR: Batala MLA Sherry Kalsi's personal assistant (PA), a cousin and a friend were killed in a road accident while his brother and another friend sustained injuries after the car they were travelling in hit the divider following a sudden tyre burst in the wee hours of Sunday.

The Times of India · Jul 10, 2022