Minorities Panel to Hear Sikh Man's Alleged Custodial Torture Case

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The National Commission for Minorities has summoned a hearing regarding allegations of custodial torture. The case involves Mohanjit Singh, a Sikh man from Sheron village in Sangrur district. He alleges he faced assault and a violation of his religious dignity while in custody. The hearing is scheduled to take place on October 14.

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