Punjabi NRI helpline turns out to be Ludhiana trader’s number

In order to facilitate non-resident Indians (NRIs) and locals, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on April 21 launched two helpline numbers to assist them in keeping tabs on their complaints and records pertaining to their land.

However, one of the helpline number (81949-000**) belongs to a resident of Model Town, Ludhiana.

Businessman Hardeep Singh said ever since CM Mann launched the helpline numbers calling it a red letter day for the entire Punjabi community, he had received around 600 complaint calls and WhatsApp messages.

“My business is suffering. I am using this SIM card for the past two years. I do not know how this happened,” said Hardeep.