Police Probe Launched After Fake Amit Shah Call to AAP MP in Punjab
Punjab police have initiated an investigation after Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Member of Parliament Dr. Raj Kumar Chabbewal received a suspicious phone call from an individual impersonating Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The incident occurred on Chabbewal’s birthday, with the caller allegedly wishing him and instructing him to meet in Delhi. Chabbewal, who represents Hoshiarpur, reported that the voice did not match Shah’s and originated from a mobile number rather than an official line. He immediately filed a formal complaint with the Hoshiarpur police, who are currently analyzing technical data regarding the phone number. This event has triggered significant political speculation in Punjab, particularly concerning potential shifts in loyalty within the ruling AAP. The controversy arises amidst recent defections of six AAP Rajya Sabha MPs and rumors that other Lok Sabha members might also switch parties ahead of the upcoming Punjab Assembly elections. Chabbewal, a former Congress leader who joined AAP in 2024, emphasized the need for a thorough probe to determine if the call was a prank or part of a larger political motive.
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Police Probe Launched After Fake Amit Shah Call to AAP MP in Punjab
Punjab police have initiated an investigation after Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Member of Parliament Dr. Raj Kumar Chabbewal received a suspicious phone call from an individual impersonating Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The incident occurred on Chabbewal’s birthday, with the caller allegedly wishing him and instructing him to meet in Delhi. Chabbewal, who represents Hoshiarpur, reported that the voice did not match Shah’s and originated from a mobile number rather than an official line. He immediately filed a formal complaint with the Hoshiarpur police, who are currently analyzing technical data regarding the phone number. This event has triggered significant political speculation in Punjab, particularly concerning potential shifts in loyalty within the ruling AAP. The controversy arises amidst recent defections of six AAP Rajya Sabha MPs and rumors that other Lok Sabha members might also switch parties ahead of the upcoming Punjab Assembly elections. Chabbewal, a former Congress leader who joined AAP in 2024, emphasized the need for a thorough probe to determine if the call was a prank or part of a larger political motive.
The Indian Express