{
  "id": 8210977,
  "title": "‘If anything happens to me’: BJP’s Ravneet Singh Bittu claims attack on convoy",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/if-anything-happens-to-me-bjps-ravneet-singh-bittu-claims-attack-on",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-18T08:44:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/chandigarh/if-anything-happens-to-me-bjps-ravneet-singh-bittu-claims-attack-on-convoy-3-10883539/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Union minister of state Ravneet Singh Bittu alleged that his convoy was attacked in Batala, Punjab, while he was traveling from Amritsar to Pathankot to join the BJP's anti-drug march. He stated that eggs and stones were thrown at the vehicle, and his security personnel apprehended three individuals allegedly linked to the ruling Aam Aadmi Party. Bittu demanded an immediate investigation and adequate security for political leaders and workers, claiming, \"If anything happens to me, the Chief Minister of Punjab and the DGP Punjab will be held responsible for my safety and security.\" Punjab BJP leader Tarun Chugh condemned the \"cowardly\" attack on Bittu's convoy, blaming it on the AAP and accusing them of a \"panic, frustration, and dictatorial tendencies.\"",
  "summary": null,
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  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times",
        "title": "Raghav Chadha comes out in Ravneet Bittu's support as he claims attack on convoy: ‘He holds Z-plus security’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/raghav-chadha-comes-out-in-ravneet-bittus-support-as-he-claims-attack",
        "published": "2026-09-18T07:56:08.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Hindu",
        "title": "Ravneet Bittu claims attack on his cavalcade near Punjab's Batala",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/ravneet-bittu-claims-attack-on-his-cavalcade-near-punjabs-batala",
        "published": "2026-09-18T08:35:46.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}