Punjab BJP expels Satkar Kaur, arrested in drug peddling case
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Punjab has expelled its leader and former Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA), Satkar Kaur, after her arrest in a drug trafficking case. Punjab BJP General Secretary Anil Sarin announced the expulsion on Thursday. Sarin said the decision was taken under the directions of Punjab BJP chief Sunil Jakhar.
Kaur and nephew arrested for alleged drug trafficking
Kaur, who was the MLA of Ferozepur Rural from 2017 to 2022, was arrested on Wednesday along with her nephew, Jaskeerat Singh. The two were allegedly caught trying to peddle over 100gm of heroin in Mohali's Kharar area. A total of 128gm of heroin was recovered from them during the arrest, police reports said.
Kaur's political journey and expulsion from BJP
Notably, Kaur had switched her political allegiance to the BJP after she was denied a ticket by the Congress in the 2022 elections. However, her association with the party was short-lived as she has now been expelled for six years after her arrest in a drug trafficking case. The decision to expel Kaur was announced by Sarin, who said it was made under the directions of Punjab BJP chief Jakhar.
