Archive · 5 Sep 2026
Rahul Gandhi Seeks Justice for Alleged Punjab Custody Victim
Rahul Gandhi spoke to Mohanjit Singh after Singh said police hurt him in custody.
Singh alleged that he was given electric shocks and forced to consume drugs.
He also said his eardrum was damaged.
Several opposition parties want an independent investigation.
The Congress says it will protest against Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann with black flags.
Congress leader Amarinder Singh Raja Warring met Singh and promised to seek justice for him.
Police have ordered an inquiry, but the Congress says that is not enough.
The allegations and the political response have created a dispute in Punjab.
Rahul Gandhi spoke with Mohanjit Singh, who alleges he was tortured in Punjab Police custody.
Singh alleged that police gave him electric shocks and forced him to consume drugs.
Opposition parties have demanded an independent investigation into the allegations.
The Congress announced black-flag demonstrations against Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann across Punjab.
Congress leader Amarinder Singh Raja Warring rejected the police inquiry and sought the dismissal of the concerned SHO and DSP.
- Who
- Rahul Gandhi, Mohanjit Singh, the Punjab Police, the Congress, and Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann are central to the report.
- What
- Singh has alleged custodial torture, prompting political demands for an independent investigation and calls for action against two police officers.
- When
- Saturday, according to the report; the article does not provide a calendar date.
- Where
- Chandigarh and Punjab.
- Why
- The allegations of police brutality, including electric shocks and forced drug consumption, prompted demands for justice and an independent investigation.
Congress and Opposition Parties
Police Inquiry Position
Type of investigation
Congress and Opposition Parties
Opposition parties, including the Congress, are demanding an independent investigation into Mohanjit Singh’s allegations.
Police Inquiry Position
A police inquiry into the incident has been ordered; the report does not provide a detailed public response from the police or state government.
Action against officers
Congress and Opposition Parties
The Congress says the concerned SHO and DSP should be dismissed and rejects the police inquiry as insufficient.
Police Inquiry Position
The report only states that an inquiry was ordered and does not report that either officer has been dismissed.
Political response
Congress and Opposition Parties
The Congress plans black-flag demonstrations against Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and says it will pursue action if the allegations are not addressed.
Police Inquiry Position
The report does not include Bhagwant Mann’s response to the protests or the allegations.
- Alleged victim
- Mohanjit Singh
- Political intervention
- Rahul Gandhi spoke with Singh and asked the Punjab Congress to help ensure justice.
- Allegations
- Singh alleged electric shocks, forced drug consumption, and other custodial torture.
- Investigation
- A police inquiry into the incident was ordered.
- Congress demand
- Amarinder Singh Raja Warring demanded the dismissal of the concerned Station House Officer and Deputy Superintendent of Police.
- Planned protest
- Congress workers across Punjab were asked to show black flags to Bhagwant Mann.