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Allegations of state misconduct in Punjab
Overview
In Sangrur, Punjab, a series of incidents involving allegations of state misconduct and political tension has emerged. Initially, a Sikh youth, Mohanjit Singh, alleged he was subjected to custodial torture, including electric shocks, by police after protesting the government’s handling of the drug menace. While the Punjab Police transferred several officers following the backlash, local authorities rejected the torture claims, describing the youth as a criminal with multiple FIRs.
Following this, the family of Gulzar Singh, a Dalit man, alleged that the local administration forcibly cremated him without consent after he died following the alleged consumption of poison. The family claims Singh had been facing harassment and casteist slurs after questioning Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema regarding local drug supplies.
Opposition parties have responded to both incidents by demanding accountability, with calls for a CBI inquiry into Singh’s death and protests against the ruling government’s handling of human rights and the drug crisis.
Entities
Harpal Singh Cheema · Partap Singh Bajwa · Mohanjit Singh · Punjab Police · BJP
Timeline
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2 days ago
[POLITICS] 3 sourcesPunjab family alleges forced cremation of Dalit man Gulzar SinghThe family of a Dalit man in Punjab alleges his cremation was forcibly conducted by authorities without consent following his death by suspected poisoning. Opposition leaders demand a CBI probe.
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8 days ago
[POLITICS] 4 sourcesPunjab police face backlash over alleged custodial torture of Sikh youthOpposition leaders in Punjab are demanding justice for Mohanjit Singh, a youth who alleges he was subjected to custodial torture after waving a black flag in protest in Sangrur.
Sources
bhaskarlive.in · dnpindia.in · justicenews.co.in · migraciokutato.hu · newsable.asianetnews.com