Ludhiana police filed an FIR against 10 individuals, including RTI activist Manik Goyal, for allegedly spreading misleading content about the Punjab chief minister's helicopter. Journalists and opposition parties, including SAD, Congress, and BJP, protested, demanding the FIR's withdrawal. SAD chief Badal criticized the AAP government, alleging misuse of power to suppress dissent and hide the state helicopter's alleged misuse, contrasting it with SAD's past respect for media freedom.