Former Akali Dal Leader Jagjit Singh Jaggi Arrested in Ludhiana

January 4, 2026

Ludhiana: Police have arrested Jagjit Singh alias Jaggi, a former sarpanch and Shiromani Akali Dal leader, in connection with the disappearance of a one-and-a-half-year-old girl from the Doraha area of ​​Khanna town in Ludhiana, Punjab. Jagjit Singh, a resident of Chankoian Khurd village, is said to be a resident of the village.

Political Tensions Rise in Doraha, Ludhiana

Following this arrest, the political atmosphere in the area has heated up. The Shiromani Akali Dal has questioned the police action. It’s worth noting that Akali leader Jagjit Jaggi was also arrested last year by the Khanna police in connection with drug trafficking and arms supply.

Akali Dal Protests Against Police Action

Akali Dal leaders and workers protested the arrests late Sunday night outside the Doraha police station. Akali leader Gurpreet Singh Lapra led the protest. The protesters alleged that the police acted arbitrarily and that Akali leaders and workers were being deliberately targeted.

Akali leaders claim that Doraha police station SHO Akash Dutt took Jagjit Singh Jaggi away in his personal vehicle, without informing either the family or party leaders. They also allege that the police did not provide any clear information until late at night. They were also not allowed inside the police station.

Police Statement and Investigation Details

Meanwhile, according to Akash Dutt, SHO of Doraha police station, a man named Dilpreet Singh has filed a statement with the police. Dilpreet Singh stated that he was formerly a friend of Jagjit Singh Jaggi. Dilpreet’s wife passed away some time ago, leaving behind their daughter, who was about 14 days old at the time and is now about one and a half years old.

Jagjit Singh Jaggi had promised to raise Dilpreet’s daughter after his wife’s death. However, it is alleged that Jaggi gave the child to another man and Dilpreet Singh is not being allowed to see his daughter. Dilpreet also alleged that when he asked for his daughter back, he was demanded money.