Punjab Cops Put On Deadline To Act Over Congress Leader's Anti-Dalit Remarks
The National Commission for Scheduled Castes has issued a five-day deadline to Punjab Police to act against a Congress leader for alleged anti-Dalit remarks. The commission is investigating delays in the case and has ordered protection for the petitioner.
Why it matters
The case underscores the political sensitivity of caste-based discrimination and the accountability of law enforcement in handling such allegations.
The National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) has given the Punjab Police a five-day deadline to act against State Congress chief Amarinder Singh Raja Warring following his alleged derogatory remarks against former Union Home Minister and Dalit leader Buta Singh.At a hearing chaired by NCSC Chairman Kishor Makwana on Monday, the Commission expressed "serious concern" over the delay in the investigation and arrests despite its earlier directions.The case relates to remarks allegedly made by Warring during an election campaign in Tarn Taran district. Buta Singh's son Sarbjot Singh, who is the petitioner, was also present during Monday's hearing. He has alleged that he is receiving threatening calls from persons linked to the case.The NCSC had previously directed Punjab authorities to complete the investigation within the prescribed timeline and provide protection to Sarbjot Singh and his dependants under Section 15A of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.
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