Video: Punjab AAP MLA slaps truck driver, then she explains what happened
AAP MLA Rajinderpal Kaur Chhina was filmed confronting a tipper‑truck driver on Daba‑Lohara road in Ludhiana South, an incident that sparked accusations of assault and a denial that she slapped the driver. The MLA says she only seized the vehicle’s keys and handed the driver over to police, while opposition parties demand an FIR.
- ✓AAP MLA Rajinderpal Kaur Chhina was filmed confronting a tipper‑truck driver on Daba‑Lohara road in Ludhiana South, an incident that sparked accusations of assault and a denial that she slapped the driver.
- ✓The MLA says she only seized the vehicle’s keys and handed the driver over to police, while opposition parties demand an FIR.
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An incident captured on video on Monday shows AAP legislator Rajinderpal Kaur Chhina confronting a tipper‑truck driver on the Daba‑Lohara road in her Ludhiana (South) constituency. The footage, which quickly spread on social media, appears to show Chhina opening the driver’s door, the driver stepping out, and the MLA delivering a slap before a heated exchange ensued. Chhina later told The Indian Express that she did not strike the driver but merely asked him to surrender his keys and handed him to the police.
The confrontation occurred amid complaints from local residents about tipper trucks causing congestion and safety hazards during ongoing road works that involve a JCB and other equipment. Chhina said she had previously lodged a grievance with the district collector and sub‑divisional magistrate regarding overloaded vehicles on the route. Police records indicate that the driver received a challan for illegal parking and was released thereafter. The video was posted by BJP leader Ravneet Singh Bittu and other opposition figures, prompting calls for an FIR against the MLA.
The episode has intensified political tensions ahead of the Punjab assembly elections, with senior BJP and SAD leaders condemning the alleged assault as an abuse of power. Critics argue that the incident reflects a broader pattern of elected officials taking law enforcement into their own hands, while the AAP government has yet to comment on whether formal charges will be filed. The controversy underscores the challenges of balancing constituency grievances, road‑safety enforcement, and political accountability in the state.
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| Issuing Authority | Punjab & Haryana Regional Bureau (Chandigarh) |
|---|---|
| Topic Category | POLITICS |
| Jurisdiction | PB State |
| Publication Date | 15 September 2026 |