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Crime
National SC Commission seeks report on Gulzar Singh death after Sangrur rally
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 08 Sep 2026, 10:41 PM
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The National Scheduled Castes Commission has taken cognizance of the death of Gulzar Singh, who protested against alcohol at a finance‑minister rally in Sangrur, Punjab, and asked for a detailed report.
The National Scheduled Castes Commission (Rashtriya Anusuchit Jati Aayog) announced that it has formally taken up the case of Gulzar Singh, who died after raising a protest against alcohol consumption during a rally led by the Punjab finance minister in Sangrur.
According to the commission's statement, a comprehensive report from the investigating agencies is being requested to ascertain the circumstances surrounding Singh's death and to determine whether any violation of scheduled‑caste safeguards occurred.
The move comes as the state government in Punjab faces growing criticism over the handling of the incident, which sparked local unrest and calls for accountability from community leaders.
Authorities have not yet disclosed the details of the report or the timeline for its submission, but the commission has indicated that it will monitor the investigation closely.
The case highlights ongoing tensions in the region over alcohol policies and the safety of protestors, especially those belonging to scheduled‑caste communities.
According to the commission's statement, a comprehensive report from the investigating agencies is being requested to ascertain the circumstances surrounding Singh's death and to determine whether any violation of scheduled‑caste safeguards occurred.
The move comes as the state government in Punjab faces growing criticism over the handling of the incident, which sparked local unrest and calls for accountability from community leaders.
Authorities have not yet disclosed the details of the report or the timeline for its submission, but the commission has indicated that it will monitor the investigation closely.
The case highlights ongoing tensions in the region over alcohol policies and the safety of protestors, especially those belonging to scheduled‑caste communities.