Punjab minister hits back at opposition over paper leak row

Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains on Friday accused opposition parties of trying to "defame Punjab for their petty politics" over alleged paper leaks, saying police arrested a Haryana-based gang attempting cheating. The BJP and Shiromani Akali Dal have demanded his resignation after six leaks, affecting lakhs of aspirants. A protest near the AAP office in Delhi saw clashes. Bains said investigation is underway.