Punjab Kesari Alleges Targeted Raids by Punjab AAP Government; Officials Cite Legal Violations

The Punjab Kesari Group has accused the Punjab AAP government of conducting multiple enforcement raids and regulatory actions against its media operations and associated businesses, alleging a targeted campaign following a balanced report on opposition allegations against AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal. The group claims these actions include raids by various departments and ad blockades, which it says aim to intimidate the press ahead of state elections. The Punjab government denies these allegations, stating the actions address legal violations unrelated to journalism and affirming protection of editorial independence. Opposition parties have condemned the government's actions as attempts to muzzle the media, while the AAP highlights law enforcement across jurisdictions, including Chandigarh.