EastEnders – Why did Suki send Jags to prison?
EASTENDERS kicked off Jags Panesar’s exit plot this week after Suki framed her son for Martin Fowler’s attack.
The pest controller - who is played by actor Amar Adatia in the BBC soap - will make a dramatic exit from the soap this week thanks to Suki’s betrayal. But what possessed her to report her own son to the police? Here’s the lowdown...
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Why did Suki betray Jags in EastEnders?
Speaking about why Suki turned Jags into the police, Balvinder Sopal - who plays Suki - told : "She’s a bit like the Godfather, and Jags is the part of the clan who didn’t quite make it or step up.
"He has no jobs or commitments. He questioned the way they make money and it was a “how dare you moment” for her. She sees it as a way of teaching him a lesson that will make him stand to attention. Also the Habiba thing – nobody is good enough for her children. Getting that romance in his life felt like he was turning on his family and she didn’t want that.
"Also, she knows where he is and she knows people in prison who can watch him. In a twisted way, she sees it as a way of protecting him – she is all about being in control.
Asked whether Suki will regret her rash decision to frame Jags, Balvinder added: ‘It’s a really good question! I don’t think she likes what she has to do but she wants everyone to understand the roles they play in the family. So Jags goes along with it, he tells the police he did it and that’s that. So in her mind, he learns his lesson – to do what he’s told!"
How did Suki betray her ex husband in EastEnders?
Actor Amar has revealed that Suki used the same tactic against her husband that she has used against Jags - and sent him to prison.
Speaking about his character’s exit storyline, actor Amar Adatia said: "I can't share too much about what happens but it serves to further prove just how far Suki will go to get her way!"
He added: "Jags went against her and being the strong women she is, just like their father in the past, anyone that goes against her doesn't tend to fare so well.”
EastEnders are yet to reveal any further details on what happened to Suki’s husband, and viewers will have to tune in to find out.
How did Suki betray Jags in EastEnders?
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Suki framed Jags for Martin Fowler’s assault - which was actually carried out by her other son Vinny - after he revealed his relationship with Habiba to the family.
Heading the the police station, a seething Suki handed Jags’ bloodied jeans over to the police and told them he was wearing them on the day of Martin’s attack.
It wasn't long before a devastated Jags was whisked away in a police car.
Fans were stunned at Suki's brutal betrayal and shocked she'd stoop so low.