{
  "id": 8850536,
  "title": "'Drug-Free Punjab' Claim Under Fire: Man Attempts Suicide Outside Sangrur DC Office Over Drug Inaction, Opposition Targets Bhagwant Mann | VIDEO",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/drug-free-punjab-claim-under-fire-man-attempts-suicide-outside",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-21T04:57:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/india/drug-free-punjab-claim-under-fire-man-attempts-suicide-outside-sangrur-dc-office-over-drug-inaction-opposition-targets-bhagwant-mann-video"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Sangrur: A man, identified as Jagsir Singh, also known as Jagga Singh, attempted to take his own life outside the District Commissioner's office in Sangrur, Punjab. This incident has sparked controversy over the state government's claims of a \"Drug-Free Punjab.\" Singh, a resident of Namol village, reportedly consumed poison after claiming he was threatened and assaulted for speaking out against drug trafficking. He had previously approached the police about suspected drug sales in his village but was reportedly disappointed with the lack of action. Opposition parties, including the Congress, BJP, and Shiromani Akali Dal, have criticized the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government for its handling of the drug issue and the safety of those who raise concerns about it. The incident has also drawn attention to the safety of individuals who speak out against alleged drug trafficking in the region.",
  "summary": "Sangrur: A man allegedly consumed poison outside the District Commissioner’s (DC) office in Sangrur, Punjab, triggering a political row over the state government’s claims of making Punjab drug-free. The man, identified as Jagsir Singh, also known as Jagga Singh, is reportedly a resident of Namol village. According to reports, Singh’s health deteriorated after he allegedly consumed poison,…",
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  "coverage": {
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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."
}