Shubhkaran Singh’s last rites at 3 pm today; FIR lodged 9 days after tragic death

Shubhkaran Singh last rites: In a late-night development on Wednesday, the Punjab Police registered a First Information Report (FIR) with Sections 302 and 114 of the IPC against unidentified individuals regarding the tragic death of young protester Shubhkaran Singh who succumbed to severe head injuries inflicted during a clash with the Haryana Police during the ongoing farmers' protest. 

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This significant development came last night after deadlock between farmers and the police. Following the approval of the district administration and with the consent of farmer leaders and the family, the post-mortem examination with board of 5 doctors, including a neurosurgeon was conducted around 11 pm. 

Shubhkaran Singh last rites

The last rituals of youth Shubhkaran Singh will be performed today by keeping Shubhkaran Singh’s body at the Khanauri border at 9 am followed by his final rites which will take place at Balloh village of Bathinda at 3 pm. 

Rs 1 crore to family of Shubhkaran Singh 

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced a compensation of ₹1 crore and a government job for the sister of farmer Shubhkaran Singh who died at the Khanauri border point.

"The family of Shubhkaran Singh, who got martyred during the farmer's movement on the Khanauri border, will be given financial assistance of ₹1 crore by the Punjab government and a government job to his younger sister. Due legal action will be taken against culprits," Mr. Mann said in a post in Punjabi.

Notably, giving a call to march to Delhi, the farmers have been massing and camping at multiple points in areas bordering the national capital since February 13 along with their tractors, mini-vans and pickup trucks, demanding, among others, a law guaranteeing MSP (minimum support price) and withdrawal of police cases against farmers during earlier protests.

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