Ex-Akali Dal minister, wife drugged and robbed; domestic help main suspect

Updated : Sep 18, 2023 18:19
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Editorji News Desk

Former Akali Dal minister Jagdish Singh Garcha was allegedly robbed by one of his domestic helpers in Ludhiana.

He, along with his wife, sister and a domestic helper were found unconscious at his residence on September 18. They were rushed to a hospital.

A male domestic help, who is missing after the incident, is the main suspect, said police.

Inspector Gurpreet Singh, SHO Sadar police station said that prima facie, the helper served food laced with intoxicants to the family on Sunday night and fled with cash, jewellery and other valuables. A probe was initiated.

Garcha is a former SAD MLA from Kila Raipur of Ludhiana and was a cabinet minister in the SAD-BJP government.

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