Punjab MLA Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra Arrested After Months on the Run
Patiala, Punjab – Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra was arrested by the Punjab Police on Tuesday night from near Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, after evading arrest for over six months. The arrest, part of a meticulously planned operation codenamed ‘Operation Pathan,’ follows accusations of rape, cheating, and criminal intimidation.
Background and Allegations
The case against Pathanmajra was registered on September 1, 2025, at the Civil Lines police station in Patiala, following a complaint by a Zirakpur-based woman. The woman alleged that the MLA misrepresented his marital status, engaged in a relationship with her, and later married her while already being married. She further accused him of sexual exploitation, threats, and sending “obscene” material. The Print
The Manhunt and Arrest
Following the registration of the case, Pathanmajra went into hiding. He was declared a proclaimed offender by the court, and a lookout notice was issued. Police teams from Patiala conducted a widespread search across seven states. News On Air
Authorities initially believed Pathanmajra had fled the country, possibly to Australia. Still, a breakthrough came with the detection of Wi-Fi usage from a hotel near Gwalior, traced to a UK-based phone number linked to the MLA. PTC News
The 48-hour operation leading to the arrest was led by Superintendent of Police Vaibhav Chaudhary and involved close coordination with counter-intelligence and inter-state police. Hindustan Times
Legal Proceedings
Pathanmajra was brought back to Patiala and presented before a court. He has been remanded to four days of police custody for further interrogation. The Print and PTC News
Recent Arrests of Punjab MLAs
This arrest follows the recent arrest of MLA and former Transport Minister Laljit Bhullar in an abetment to suicide case. News On Air
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