Bhola’s acquittal: Akalis to blame, says Amarinder
Sunday, 14/08/2016
http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/punjab/politics/bhola-s-acquittal-akalis-to-blame-says-amarinder/280388.html
Chandigarh : Punjab Congress chief Capt Amarinder Singh today said the acquittal of drug lord Jagdish Bhola in a case of heroin smuggling was “total miscarriage of justice”.
“It is not only the matter of punishing Bhola, but also providing justice to thousands of youths who died of drugs smuggled and supplied by him,” Amarinder said.
He blamed the Akalis for Bhola’s acquittal “with an obvious intent to shield some important people whose names have figured during the investigations”.
He said he had full faith in the state police that they would take the case to the logical conclusion, but was disappointed over the way they handled the case and eventually facilitated his acquittal.
‘Will reopen case’
The PCC chief claimed it was a matter of six months and his government would reopen and reinvestigate the case. He said he was committed under oath to ensure “zero tolerance” towards drugs.
