1 month ago
Punjab Cop Suspended After Lathicharge on Sanitation Workers
In Punjab, sanitation workers went on strike.
The police tried to clear garbage, and there was a fight.
The police hit the workers with sticks, and some workers got hurt.
The government suspended a police officer, but the workers want more action.
They want the police officer in charge to be fired and a case to be registered against the police.
The opposition parties are also upset and want the Chief Minister to say sorry.
The workers are protesting in many places, and the government is trying to stop the protests.
DSP Satvir Singh suspended after lathicharge on sanitation workers in Barnala.
Sanitation workers demand dismissal of SHO Lakhwinder Singh and FIR against police personnel.
Protests spread to other districts, with workers on strike and effigies being burned.
Opposition parties demand apology from Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and strict action against police.
Government faces challenge of containing widespread agitation and meeting workers' demands.
- Who
- Sanitation workers, Punjab Police, Punjab Government, Opposition parties
- What
- Lathicharge on sanitation workers, suspension of DSP, statewide agitation
- Where
- Barnala, Punjab, spreading to other districts
- When
- Incident on Wednesday, suspension on Friday
- Why
- Sanitation workers' strike, police action during garbage clearance
Sanitation Workers
Punjab Government
Action Against Police Personnel
Sanitation Workers
Demand dismissal of Barnala City-1 SHO Lakhwinder Singh and FIR against all involved, including under SC/ST Act.
Punjab Government
Suspended DSP Satvir Singh; further action pending.
Apology from Chief Minister
Sanitation Workers
Demand apology from Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann.
Punjab Government
No official apology issued yet.
Key facts
- Date of Incident
- Wednesday
- Location of Incident
- Barnala, Punjab
- Suspended Officer
- DSP Satvir Singh
- Demands by Sanitation Workers
- Dismissal of SHO Lakhwinder Singh, FIR against police personnel
- Opposition Reaction
- Congress demands apology from CM, strict action against police
Quotes
Punjab Congress president Amrinder Singh Raja Warring
Leader of the Punjab Congress Party
“"Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann apologise to the sanitation workers and take strict action against the policemen involved."”
NDTV
“"deeply unfortunate and highly condemnable"”
NDTV









