AAP urges Akal Takht Jathedar for probe into fake video targeting Punjab CM

Chandigarh, June 21 (IANS) Punjab Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Sunday urged the Akal Takht Jathedar to ensure a thorough investigation into the fake video campaign targeting the Chief Minister, saying the forensic examination of more than 1,100 frames has conclusively established that the person seen in the video is not the Chief Minister.

Party’s media in-charge Baltej Pannu said the focus must now shift to identifying the actor featured in the video, those who produced and directed it, and the individuals who financed what he described as a well-planned conspiracy.

He also called upon the Jathedar to summon Shiromani Akali Dal President Sukhbir Badal and seek answers on how he appeared to possess information about the video before others, while noting that state AAP President Aman Arora and Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema have already submitted relevant evidence to the Director General of Police (DGP) and demanded a comprehensive probe into the entire matter.

In a statement, Pannu said Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has consistently stated that the video is not genuine and that a detailed forensic examination has already proven that he has no connection whatsoever with it.

“The investigation analysed more than 1,100 frames of the video and clearly established that the person shown in it is not CM Bhagwant Mann. The forensic examination has categorically ruled out any connection of the Chief Minister with the video,” he said.

He appealed to the Jathedar to ensure a thorough probe into the matter and identify every individual involved in the production of the video.

“Several questions now need answers. Who was the actor featured in the video? Who produced it? Who directed it? And most importantly, who financed this conspiracy? The truth must come out and all those responsible must be identified,” added Pannu.

He said there is sufficient evidence available to warrant a comprehensive investigation into the entire matter.

Pannu said Arora and Cheema had recently met the Director General of Police and submitted all relevant information, demanding a proper investigation to uncover every person involved in the conspiracy.

“The evidence has already been handed over to the police authorities. We expect a fair and impartial investigation so that every individual associated with the creation, promotion and financing of this fake video campaign is identified,” he added.

–IANS

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