Bikram Singh Majithia News Latest: Former Punjab Minister and Leader of Shiromani Akali Dal, Bikram Singh Majithia did not comply with the second summons issued by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) in connection with the ongoing drug case investigation. The SIT had earlier summoned Majithia on December 27, following his appearance on December 18, raising questions about his non-compliance.
Senior Akali leader Bikram Singh Majithia was today remanded in judicial custody after he surrendered before a local court in connection with a drugs case, complying with the directions of the Supreme Court.
Numerous media outlets shared video screengrabs from a news report from January last year, showing Majithia at the Golden Temple. He was booked under the NDPS Act on December 20.
Even as politicians are busy trading charges over the case against an SAD leader, activists and families say more serious efforts are needed to help those battling addiction.