Punjab ASI Sehajpreet Singh arrested for drug use during Mansa protest

Police Assistant Sub-Inspector Sehajpreet Singh was arrested in Mansa, Punjab, after residents found him in an unstable condition at ITI Chowk during a local protest. The crowd’s agitation prompted police to conduct a dope test, which later confirmed the presence of narcotics in his system. Although the test proved drug consumption, no physical substance was recovered from the officer. The incident has sparked further unrest in nearby Budhlada, where community members are directing criticism toward local officials for alleged negligence. Authorities are now investigating the circumstances surrounding the officer’s conduct and the broader implications for law‑and‑order personnel in the region.