Sangrur (Gurpreet Singh): A team of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) today visited Sangrur and met the family of late Gulzar Singh at his residence in Toor Banjara village. The team interacted with the family and took stock of the action taken by the Punjab Government and the district administration in the matter.
In a statement, during her visit, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Sangrur Poonamdeep Kaur (IAS) stated, “During the interaction, the family expressed satisfaction with the action taken so far by the Punjab Government and the authorities. The family also informed that the assistance assured by the government was being provided to them.”
The Sangrur DC stated, “An amount of ₹5 lakh as compensation has already been released to the family. The government has also assured employment to a family member. the same has been conveyed to the NCSC team by us during the meeting. “
The SSP added, “The family also expressed satisfaction with the action taken by the police in the matter. Four persons have already been arrested, while further efforts are underway to apprehend the remaining accused. A Special Investigation Team (SIT), headed by an officer of Additional Director General of Police rank, is conducting a detailed investigation into the matter, and strict action is being taken in accordance with law.”
The DC stated, “The NCSC team took note of the steps taken by the Punjab Government and the district administration. The administration apprised the Commission of the assistance extended to the family as well as the ongoing investigation and assured full cooperation with the Commission in the matter.”
It was stated that the district administration remains committed to ensuring all necessary assistance to the bereaved family and facilitating the implementation of all assurances made by the government. She said that the administration would continue to extend full cooperation to the NCSC and ensure that all further action in the matter is taken strictly in accordance with law.
