Union Home Minister Amit Shah Monday asked all MPs from Punjab to formally write to him about the suicide case of Gagandeep Singh Randhawa, district manager of Punjab State Warehousing Corporation (PSWC), stating that he is willing to transfer the investigation to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).He was responding to Congress MP Gurjit Singh Aujla, who raised the issue in Lok Sabha. Shah said, “Yeh masla Punjab Rajya ka hai. Punjab ke saare saansdo se mera niwedan hai mujhe likh ke de dein ke CBI ko transfer kar dein. Mai tak se kar dunga (This is a matter pertaining to Punjab state. I request all the MPs from Punjab to write to me formally that the case be transferred to CBI. I will do it immediately).”Randhawa allegedly died by suicide Saturday morning. A purported video surfaced on social media in which Randhawa accused Punjab Transport Minister and AAP leader Laljit Singh Bhullar of harassment. Bhullar was forced to step down as minister, and the Amritsar police registered an FIR against him, his father Sukhdev Singh Bhullar, and his personal assistant Dilbag Singh Saturday.Aujla said that the Food Corporation of India (FCI) and the PSWC planned to construct storage facilities in Punjab with a capacity of 50,000 tonnes. Tenders for 20,000 tonnes of this storage space were awarded to Bhullar’s father and the minister had been pressuring officials at the warehousing corporation to secure additional tenders, he alleged. Shah interrupted the Congress MP and asked all the MPs to write to him.Following Shah’s assurance, four Congress MPs-Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa, Charanjit Singh Channi, Dr Dharamvira Gandhi and Aujla- submitted a jointly signed letter to the Union Home Minister. The MPs said the Union Government can order a CBI probe in the matter without the Punjab Government’s consent, as the issue pertains to FCI storage, which falls under the purview of the Centre.The MPs further requested that a lookout circular (LOC) be issued against the accused at the earliest to prevent them from leaving the country during the investigation.The issue rocked Parliament, as Punjab BJP leader Ravneet Singh Bittu, a Rajya Sabha MP from Rajasthan, also raised it.Story continues below this adPunjab has 13 MPs in Lok Sabha and seven in Rajya Sabha. Of the 13 Lok Sabha MPs, three are from the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), seven from the Congress, one from the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), and two are Independents. The Punjab BJP has no representation in Lok Sabha. All seven Rajya Sabha members are from the AAP.In Punjab, the Opposition has been demanding a CBI probe and the arrest of Bhullar. Aujla had earlier alleged that the minister made a video of the PWC official and forced him to admit to accepting a Rs 10-lakh bribe from another party. He further alleged that on March 13, Randhawa was called to Bhullar’s place, where he was assaulted and humiliated.SAD leader Bikram Singh Majithia demanded the arrest of the AAP leader and a CBI probe into the matter. He said the government was indulging in “mere drama” in the case and termed Bhullar’s resignation as an eyewash.“If the government is serious about justice, it should register a murder case and take the minister into custody immediately,” he said, claiming the minister could be given a clean chit within days.Story continues below this adCongress leader Partap Singh Bajwa termed the allegations against Bhullar grave and urged the Punjab and Haryana High Court to take suo motu cognisance and ensure justice.Kanchan Vasdev is a Senior Assistant Editor in The Indian Express’ Punjab bureau. She is a highly experienced journalist with 22 years of expertise covering high-stakes politics, governance, and social issues in Northern India. Professional Background Role: Primary reporter covering the Punjab Chief Minister’s Office (CMO), government policies, and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leadership in the state. Experience: She previously worked with The Tribune and has played a key role in launching various city editions. Special Projects: Abandoned Brides: Authored a monograph on brides abandoned by NRIs as part of the Prabha Dutt Memorial Fellowship. Environment: Worked as a Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) fellow, focusing on the pollution levels in the Satluj river. Recent Notable Articles (Late 2025) Her recent reporting focuses on the legislative strategies and political maneuvers of the Bhagwant Mann-led Punjab government: 1. Legislative & Governance Standoffs "Punjab govt advances special Assembly session to pass resolution against VB-G RAM G Bill" (Dec 20, 2025): Reporting on the state's move to block the Centre's "Viksit Bharat" mission, which the state claims will undermine MGNREGA. "Punjab govt doubles down on special sessions, sixth in January" (Dec 19, 2025): Detailing the AAP government's use of special sessions as a legislative tool amid tensions with the Governor. "Punjab asks 'VIP teachers' working near Chandigarh to go back to border districts" (Dec 16, 2025): Reporting on CM Mann's move to end the practice of influential teachers avoiding postings in remote areas. 2. Political Analysis & Rural Polls "Punjab rural polls: Why Akalis are likened to dinosaurs in Punjab" (Dec 19, 2025): Analyzing CM Bhagwant Mann's rhetoric against the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) following local body elections. "AAP claims win in 78% Punjab zila parishads as counting continues" (Dec 18, 2025): Breaking down the results of the 2025 rural elections. "Rahul Gandhi and Sidhu alike, says Bhagwant Mann" (Dec 13, 2025): Covering the CM's critique of the Congress leadership. 3. Law Enforcement & Bureaucracy "Suspended Punjab IPS officer Ravjot Kaur Grewal awaits reinstatement" (Dec 10, 2025): Investigative reporting on the bureaucratic red tape involving the Election Commission and the state government. "Punjab declines to give parole to Amritpal Singh" (Nov 27, 2025): Detailing the state government's refusal to grant parole to the radical preacher and sitting MP. 4. Welfare & Economy "Punjab government's plan to add more freebies to 'atta-dal' scheme hits funds roadblock" (Dec 4, 2024): An analysis of the fiscal challenges facing the state's flagship food security program. "Mann leads Punjab delegation to Japan and South Korea for investor outreach" (Dec 2, 2025). Signature Beat Kanchan Vasdev is known for her insider access to Punjab's political executive. Her writing provides deep insights into how state policies are formulated and the friction points between the state government and central authorities. Her dual expertise in environment and law allows her to report on complex issues like the "Farmhouse Policy" (Dec 18, 2025) and river pollution with a unique policy-oriented lens. X (Twitter): @kanchan99 ... Read MoreStay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on Instagram© The Indian Express Pvt Ltd