Shashi Kant

Named in drug trade, Congress MLA Om Parkash Soni threatened legal action against Shashi Kant

Amritsar, Punjab (April 24, 2014): It is learnt that Congress MLA (Amritsar Central) Om Parkash Soni on yesterday (April 23) sent a legal notice to former DGP (Prisons) Shashi Kant for "tarnishing his image and reputation and causing him mental agony and harassment by linking his name to the drug mafia that operates in the state".

Blame-game on Sikh-Dera clash: Sukhbir and Kant should voluntarily undergo a lie detector test

Jalandhar, Punjab (April 23, 2014): Dal Khalsa has demanded that either Sukhbir Singh Badal should resign as SAD president or file a criminal defamation case against former DGP (jails) Shashi Kant within 24 hours in the wake of Kant alleging Sukhbir's mysterious role in engineering the bloody clash between Sirsa Dera and Sikh community to fetch votes.

Sukhbir Badal deputed me for mapping Dera Premis: Shashi Kant alleges conspiracy behind Sikh-Dera clash

Jalandhar, Punjab (April 23, 2014): Former Punjab DGP (Jails) Shashi Kant, who recently joined Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), reportedly said Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal had asked him for mapping of 'Premis', the followers of Dera Sacha Sauda, and the information was used for a conspiracy to create a rift between the Sikhs and Dera Sacha Sauda.

Former DGP Shashi Kant discloses names of politicians, ministers allegedly involved in drugs trade in Punjab

Jalandhar, Punjab (April 22, 2014): According to media reports Shashi Kant, a former DGP (Jails) of Punjab and a senior leader of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has created a stir by alleging that he had handed over a list of 85 persons including politicians from SAD-BJP and the Congress involved in drug trade in Punjab to Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal, but he had brushed the shocking revelations under the carpet and didn't act against any of those involved .

Shashi Kant resigns from Aam Aadmi Party; Accuses AAP for being unresponsive to issues like drug menace in Punjab

Chandigarh/ Punjab (February 23, 2014): It is learnt that former DGP Prisons Shashi Kant has left the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). He had jointed AAP just about a month back.

Ex-DGP Shashi Kant’s drug dossier: Punjab Police, Home Department don’t deny it exists

Chandigarh/ Punjab (January 29, 2014): According to certain media reports Punjab’s Home Affairs and Justice Department and its police wing have not denied under the Right to Information (RTI) Act the existence of what former DGP (Prisons) Shashi Kant claims is his old dossier incriminating politicians and police in drug trade.

Shashi Kant joins Aam Aadmi Party; AAP rules out alliance with Manpreet Badal’s PPP

Chandigarh/ Punjab (January 14, 2014): It is learnt that the former Punjab DGP Shashi Kant and Dr. D.R. Chaudhary a former chairman of Haryana Public Service Commission formally joined 'Aam Aadmi Party' (AAP) on January 13.

Punjab police denies allegations of attempt to kidnap former DGP Shashi Kant

Chandigarh/ Punjab (January 10, 2014): As per media reports Punjab Police rejected the allegations of former DGP (Prisons) Shashi Kant, who had accused the Punjab police for making a bid to kidnap him earlier today (Jan. 10).

Attempt to kidnap Shashi Kant averted; “Punjab govt. trying to browbeat me”, says Shashi Kant

Chandigarh/ Punjab (January 10, 2013): According to information former Punjab DGP, Prisons, Shashi Kant today said that Punjab Government was trying to browbeat him through police for his tirade against drugs in the state.

Attempt to abduct/ kidnap Shashi Kant foiled; CHD police arrest some persons; Punjab police behind it – Shashi Kant

Chandigarh/ Punjab (January 10, 2014): According to a news reported by P7 News, some persons made an attempt to kidnap Shashi Kant former DGP (Prisons) Punjab. The news channel has reported that Chandigarh police have arrested some persons in relation to this incident.

Badal Govt. patronising drug peddlers in state: Former DGP Shashi Kant

Khanna, Punjab (January 9, 2014): Former Punjab Director-General of Police (Prisons) Shashi Kant has reiterated the charge that the Punjab Government is patronising drug peddlers in the state.

Jalandhar police gets remand of Jagdish Bhola; “Bhola will be forced to changed statement” Shashi Kant

Jalandhar, Punjab (January 09, 2013): It is learnt that the Jalandhar police produced druglord Jagdish Bhola before a local court on Jan. 08, which remanded him in police custody till January 14.

Shashi Kant, Former DGP (Prisons), supports the cause of Sikh prisoners; Criticized Badal regime

Amb Sahib/ Mohali, Punjab (December 07, 2013): Former Director General of Police (DGP-Prisons) Shashi Kant supported the cause of Sikh prisoners languishing in Indian jails even after completing the terms of their sentences.

Shashi Kant blames politicians for going soft on drug menace; “Save the Sons” campaign to be launched on Dec. 15

Jagdev Kalan, Amritsar (December 1, 2013): Shashi Kant, former Punjab DGP (Prisons) reportedly said on November 30, 2013 during a public function held at Jagdev Kalan village in Amritsar district, that a campaign named “Save the Sons” would be launched on December 15 to save the sons of the state from drug abuse.

Shashi Kant to launch Open War against Drugs, its smugglers and politicians patronizing drug smugglers

Amritsar/ Chandigarh, Punjab (November 29, 2013): Former Punjab DGP (Prisons) and retired I.P.S officer Shahi Kant has declared to launch an ‘open war’ against drugs, its smugglers and the politicians giving patronage to such smugglers.

Dope test Punjab politicians, MLA/MPs: Shashi Kant; Nasha Virodhi Manch want ECI ban drugs in polls

Chandigarh/ New Delhi (November 20, 2013): It is learnt that a delegation consisting of Gurtej Singh IAS, Retd, Lt. Gen Retd. Kartar Singh Gill, Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema, Ashok Kapur, Bhai Baldeep Singh, Amarbir Singh and Shashi Kant IPS, Retd called on Mr. Alok Shukla, Additional Election Commissioner of India (ECI) in New Delhi, the officer designated by the C.E.C., on November 18th, 2013.

Punjab & Haryana High court allows ex-DGP(Prison) Shashi Kant to approach poll panel about drugs abuse in elections

Chandigarh/ Punjab (October 24, 2013): According to certain media reports [t]aking a serious note of submissions made by former director general of police (DGP, prisons) Shashi Kant that the drug menace in Punjab is badly affecting the election process as well, the Punjab and Haryana high court allowed him to approach the Election Commission (EC) of India and submit his representation.

Open Letter to the International Community on Drugs problem: by Shashi Kant, Nasha Virodhi Manch

Please spread this message through the social media to all the corners of the world and all the countries, governments, international agencies as also the international community so that somehow our respective motives.

Name and shame politicians, cops involved in drug smuggling: SYP to Shashi Kant

Hoshiarpur, Punjab (September 12, 2013): The Dal Khalsa's youth wing 'Sikh Youth of Punjab' (SYP) has endorsed the observation made by the former director general of police (prisons) Shashi Kant that the drug racket in Punjab is not short of a “systematic genocide” by drug smugglers and their “protectors sitting in the government at all levels”.

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