Kharge Rahul Gandhi meet families affected by drugs killings in Punjab

    Sangrur, Nov 4 (PTI) Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday met some drug-affected families and those whose kin were killed in Punjab.

    The two leaders met them during the party's Insaaf Rally here and heard their grievances.

    A party statement said they interacted with the families of Sukhwinder Singh Kalkatta, Gurmel Singh Toot and Parkash Chand, sharing their pain and assuring them that the Congress party would stand firmly by their side in their fight for justice.

    The families of Sukhwinder Singh Kalkatta, who was shot dead in Sehna, Barnala, and Congress leader and former Sarpanch Gurmel Singh Toot, who was killed in Patti, Tarn Taran, demanded a fair investigation and strict action against those responsible.

    Kalkatta was shot dead in October 2025, while Toot was killed in September 2025.

    Both Congress leaders assured the families that their concerns would be raised and every possible effort would be made to ensure justice.

    Parkash Chand of Bathinda also shared the family's ordeal arising from his son's addiction to drugs, which has pushed the family into severe financial hardship.

    The family sought support for his son's rehabilitation, financial assistance and education of his daughters.

    Kharge and Gandhi listened to their concerns and assured them of the Congress party's continued support in addressing the challenges faced by families affected by drugs and ensuring justice for victims.

    Earlier, during the rally, Gandhi launched a blistering attack on the AAP government on multiple fronts, calling 'chitta' (synthetic drugs) a major issue in the state, along with the "deteriorating" law and order.

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