NCSC Issues Notice to Punjab Govt over Death of Man Who Had Levelled Allegations Against Minister

NCSC demands action-taken report within 5 days over Sangrur death

National Commission for Scheduled Castes issues notices to Punjab Chief Secretary, DGP and Sangrur officials over Gulzar Singh’s death; seeks report in 5 days.

Rights Body Intervenes On Suicide Of Punjab Man Who Flagged Drugs Menace

The NHRC has sought a copy of Gulzar Singh's dying declaration, along with the inquest report, postmortem report and all other relevant records.

NCSC issues notice to Punjab govt over death of man who had levelled allegations against minister

New Delhi, Sep 8 (PTI) The National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) has issued a notice to the Punjab government, seeking a detailed report within five days on the death of a Sangrur resident who had levelled allegations against a minister. In a statement, the NCSC said Gulzar Singh had questioned Punjab Finance Minister Harpal […]

SC Panel Notifies Punjab Govt on Gulzar Singh Death Case

The National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) has issued a formal notice to the Punjab government concerning the death of Gulzar Singh, a resident of Sangrur district. The commission is investigating allegations that Singh died after consuming poison out of fear, and he had also reportedly raised concerns about drug-related issues in the area prior to his death. Information was available with The Chenab Times indicating that Gulzar Singh, …

SC panel takes note of Sangrur man's death over drug issue, seeks Punjab govt's response

State President of the BJP Scheduled Caste Morcha and former MLA, Sheetal Angural, submitted a complaint to the National Commission for Scheduled Castes, demanding an impartial investigation into the serious allegations raised in the case.

'Violation of Human Rights': NHRC to send notices to DGP, Punjab Chief Secy over man's suicide

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 8 (IANS) After a man from Punjab's Sangrur district allegedly committed suicide over the issue of drugs in the state, National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) member Priyank Kanoongo on Tuesday called it "blatant violation of human rights" and warned the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government over creating pressure on an individual for asking questions. The victim, Gulzar Singh, had raised the issue of drug availa…