Will review ‘bogus’ cases against Punjab youth under SAD-BJP rule: AAP

Chandigarh: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Saturday assured to review the ‘bogus’ cases against Punjab youth during during Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD)-Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) rule and promised to set up a Commission to review such cases and fix the responsibility of erring police officials.

The party made the declaration during its ‘Punjab Dialogue’ campaign in the state amid preparations for the assembly polls due early next year.

“Registration of bogus cases against youth and others all across Punjab was one of major issues came up during Punjab Dialogue”, the party said in a statement.

AAP also said that employment, menace of drug-abuse, deteriorated standard of education and lack in women safety have also emerged as key issues concerning youth in Punjab.

“There are several cases registered against the youth, which is one of the key issues that came up during Punjab Dialogue. AAP also promises setting up of a Commission to review such cases and fix responsibility of erring police officials if we are voted in power,” AAP leader Ashish Khetan said.

AAP today began its “Bolda Punjab – Punjab Dialogue” campaign to finalize its poll manifesto. (ANI)