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Sangrur farmer's family alleges government pressure over funeral rites after suicide
✍️ India Today
🗓 10 Sep 2026, 02:33 PM
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The family of a farmer who died by suicide in Sangrur says the government interfered with the performance of his last rites.
A farmer in Sangrur, Punjab, was found dead in a suicide on [date not specified]. The incident has drawn attention after the deceased's relatives publicly claimed that government officials exerted pressure on them regarding the conduct of the funeral rites.
According to the family, officials warned them against certain traditional practices and urged a simplified ceremony, suggesting that non‑compliance could lead to administrative complications. The relatives say they felt compelled to alter the customary rituals to avoid further trouble.
Local authorities have not commented on the allegations, and the case remains under investigation by the police. The incident adds to ongoing concerns about farmer distress in the state and the handling of post‑mortem procedures.
The family has appealed to senior officials for a fair inquiry and for the right to perform the rites according to their customs without interference.
According to the family, officials warned them against certain traditional practices and urged a simplified ceremony, suggesting that non‑compliance could lead to administrative complications. The relatives say they felt compelled to alter the customary rituals to avoid further trouble.
Local authorities have not commented on the allegations, and the case remains under investigation by the police. The incident adds to ongoing concerns about farmer distress in the state and the handling of post‑mortem procedures.
The family has appealed to senior officials for a fair inquiry and for the right to perform the rites according to their customs without interference.