2 min readAmritsarMar 22, 2026 10:23 AM ISTLaljit Bhullar is accused of harassing the warehousing corporation official (FB@laljitbhullar22).The Amritsar police registered an FIR against former Punjab transport minister Laljit Singh Bhullar, his father Sukhdev Singh Bhullar, and his personal assistant Dilbag Singh (alias Baaga) Saturday night, following the suicide of an official with Punjab State Warehousing Corporation.Gagandeep Singh Randhawa, who worked as a district manager, allegedly ended his life after months of relentless mental harassment, physical assault, and death threats linked to warehouse construction tenders in the Patti and Khemkaran areas of Tarn Taran.The FIR was registered at the Ranjit Avenue police station hours after Bhullar was forced to resign from the Cabinet. The resignation followed the circulation of a video in which Randhawa explicitly named the minister and his associates. Now, his family is seeking the arrest of the accused.The FIR has been registered under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) sections 108 (Abetment of Suicide), 351(3) (Criminal Intimidation), and 3(5) (Common Intention).According to the complaint filed by Randhawa’s wife Upinder Kaur, a government school teacher, the dispute began over tenders issued in October 2025 for new warehouses in the Patti and Khemkaran areas of Tarn Taran.The FIR states that the tenders were cleared transparently through an online process vetted by the Food Corporation of India (FCI). However, the accused allegedly pressured Randhawa to bypass merit and award the contracts to the minister’s father Sukhdev Singh.The minister and his PA allegedly used WhatsApp calls to threaten Randhawa’s family, claiming they knew the specific schools his three children attended and the location of his wife’s workplace.Story continues below this adOn March 13, Randhawa was allegedly summoned to the minister’s residence in Patti. The accused allegedly beat him up, whipped him on the head with a pistol, and forced him at gunpoint to record a false video confession of taking a Rs 10 lakh bribe to favour another bidder.The harassment reportedly culminated in Randhawa’s suicide on the morning of March 21. Randhawa allegedly ended his life at 5.50 am, leaving behind a suicide note and a video message. The couple had been married since 2007, and had three children.Kamaldeep Singh Brar is a Principal Correspondent at The Indian Express, primarily covering Amritsar and the Majha region of Punjab. He is one of the publication's key reporters for stories involving the Akal Takht, the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), and the sensitive socio-political issues of the border districts. Core Beats & Specializations Religious & Panthic Affairs: He has deep expertise in the internal workings of the Akal Takht and SGPC, frequently reporting on religious sentences (Tankhah), Panthic politics, and the influence of Sikh institutions. National Security & Crime: His reporting covers cross-border drug smuggling, drone activities from Pakistan, and the activities of radical groups. Regional Politics: He is the primary correspondent for the Majha belt, covering elections and political shifts in Amritsar, Tarn Taran, and Gurdaspur. Recent Notable Articles (Late 2025) His work in late 2025 has been centered on judicial developments, local body elections, and religious controversies: 1. Religious Politics & Akal Takht "Akal Takht pronounces religious sentences against former Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh" (Dec 8, 2025): Covering the historic decision to hold the former Jathedar guilty for granting a pardon to Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim in 2015. "YouTube suspends SGPC’s channel for a week over video on 1984 Army action" (Nov 20, 2025): Reporting on the digital friction between global tech platforms and Sikh religious bodies. "As AAP govt grants Amritsar holy tag, a look at its fraught demand" (Nov 28, 2025): An analytical piece on the long-standing demand for declaring Amritsar a "holy city" and its political implications. 2. Crime & National Security "Mostly Khalistanis on Amritpal’s hit list: Punjab govt to High Court" (Dec 16, 2025): Reporting on the state government's claims regarding jailed MP Amritpal Singh orchestrating activity from prison. "Punjab man with links to Pakistan’s ISI handlers killed in encounter" (Nov 20, 2025): Detailing a police operation in Amritsar involving "newly refurbished" firearms likely sent from across the border. "15 schools in Amritsar get bomb threat emails; police launch probe" (Dec 12, 2025): Covering the panic and police response to mass threats against educational institutions. 3. Political Analysis & Elections "AAP wins 12 of 15 zones in SAD stronghold Majitha" (Dec 19, 2025): Highlighting a significant shift in the 2025 rural elections where the Akali Dal lost its grip on a traditional fortress. "Tarn Taran bypoll: woman faces threats after complaining to CM Mann about drug menace" (Nov 9, 2025): A ground report on the personal risks faced by citizens speaking out against the illegal drug trade in border villages. "AAP wins Tarn Taran bypoll, but SAD finds silver lining" (Nov 14, 2025): Analyzing the 2025 assembly by-election results and the surprising performance of Independents backed by radical factions. 4. Human Interest "Two couples and a baby: Punjab drug addiction tragedy has new victims" (Nov 20, 2025): A tragic investigative piece about parents selling an infant to fund their addiction. "Kashmiri women artisans debut at Amritsar’s PITEX" (Dec 8, 2025): A feature on financial independence initiatives for rural women at the Punjab International Trade Expo. Signature Beat Kamaldeep is known for his nuanced understanding of border dynamics. His reporting often highlights the "drug crisis in the underprivileged localities" (like Muradpur in Tarn Taran, Nov 9, 2025), providing a voice to marginalized communities affected by addiction and administrative neglect. X (Twitter): @kamalsbrar ... Read MoreStay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on Instagram© The Indian Express Pvt Ltd