Punjab High Court Seeks Report on Dalit Man's Suicide Linked to Caste Harassment

Gulzar Singh, a Dalit man from Turbanjara village in Dirba, Sangrur district, Punjab, died on September 7 after allegedly consuming poison. His family claims he was subjected to casteist abuse and harassment after he questioned a person named Cheema over drug supply in the area. The Punjab and Haryana High Court has taken cognizance of the case and sought a status report from authorities. The case has raised concerns about caste-based discrimination and the alleged role of drug-related disputes in the lead-up to Singh's death.
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