NCSC Issues Notice to Punjab Government Over Death of Sangrur Resident Gulzar Singh
The National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) has issued a notice to the Punjab Government regarding the death of Gulzar Singh from Sangrur district. The NCSC ordered an inquiry under Article 338 of the Constitution and directed the Chief Secretary and DGP of Punjab to submit a factual and action-taken report within five days. NCSC Chairman Shri Kishor Makwana stated he will visit Sangrur on 10 September 2026 to examine the matter.
In Simple Words
The National Commission for Scheduled Castes has intervened in the death of Gulzar Singh from Punjab's Sangrur district. Before dying, Singh allegedly consumed poison due to fear of the Punjab Finance Minister, after questioning him about narcotics, and made accusations against village panchayat members in a video.
Acting on a complaint by Shri Sheetal Angural, the NCSC invoked Article 338 of the Constitution. It directed the Punjab Chief Secretary and DGP to submit a report within five days. NCSC Chairman Shri Kishor Makwana called it a serious incident and announced a personal visit to Sangrur on 10 September 2026.
Key Points
- NCSC issued a notice to the Punjab Government over the death of Gulzar Singh from Sangrur district.
- Gulzar Singh reportedly questioned the Punjab Finance Minister about narcotic substances before his death.
- A circulated video showed him claiming he consumed poison due to fear of the Minister and alleging misconduct by village panchayat members.
- The Commission acted under powers conferred by Article 338 of the Constitution of India.
- Notices were issued to the Chief Secretary and Director General of Police, Government of Punjab.
- The Punjab Government must submit facts and an action-taken report within five days.
- Action was initiated on a complaint by Shri Sheetal Angural, former MLA and State President, BJP SC Morcha, Punjab.
- NCSC Chairman Shri Kishor Makwana announced he will visit Sangrur on 10 September 2026.
Exam Angle
A. Article 338 of the Constitution of India
Source: Press Information Bureau