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Punjab official’s suicide: Ex-minister Bhullar’s father files anticipatory bail plea
Following the death of a Punjab State Warehousing Corporation official in Amritsar, an FIR was filed against Laljit Bhullar, his father Sukhdev Bhullar, and an aide for abetment to suicide. Laljit Bhullar was arrested; his father filed an anticipatory bail plea, with a hearing scheduled for April 20, 2026. Investigators are examining alleged pressure over tender decisions, and PSWC records have been provided to police.
Why It Matters
The timeline documents legal proceedings and the evolving investigation in a politically connected suicide case in Punjab.
Timeline
8 Events
Hearing on anticipatory bail plea scheduled
April 20, 2026
The plea is scheduled for hearing on Monday before District and Sessions Judge Jatinder Kaur.
Investigation focuses on tendering pressure
April 18, 2026
Investigators say the probe is focusing on allegations that Randhawa was pressured over tendering decisions, which may have led to the incident.
PSWC tender records provided to police
April 18, 2026
PSWC authorities provided tender-related records to the police after repeated reminders.
Anticipatory bail plea filed by Sukhdev Singh Bhullar
April 18, 2026
Sukhdev Singh Bhullar moved a local court seeking anticipatory bail in connection with the death case; the application was submitted before district and sessions judge Jatinder Kaur, who fixed the matter for hearing after taking it on record.
Laljit Bhullar arrested; father not in custody
April 2026
Laljit Bhullar has been arrested in the case; his father Sukhdev Singh Bhullar has not been taken into custody so far, nearly a month after the FIR.
Randhawa dies by suicide in Amritsar
March 21, 2026
Gagandeep Singh Randhawa, a 45-year-old PSWC official, died by suicide at his residence in Amritsar after consuming a poisonous substance.
FIR registered against Laljit Bhullar, Sukhdev Bhullar and Dilbag Singh
March 2026
Police registered an FIR against Laljit Bhullar, his father Sukhdev Singh Bhullar, and Dilbag Singh under charges of abetment to suicide, based on a complaint.
Video recorded by Randhawa before the incident
March 2026
Randhawa recorded a brief video on his mobile phone alleging he had taken the extreme step out of fear of Laljit Bhullar.