What killed young protester Shubhkaran Singh? Here is what post-mortem and medical reports reveals

What killed Shubhkaran Singh? The postmortem and medico-legal reports of of young protester Shubhkaran Singh who succumbed to severe head injuries inflicted during a clash with the Haryana Police during the ongoing farmers' protest revealed significant findings. 

The post-mortem report of young protestor Shubhkaran Singh, who lost his life on February 21 at the Khanuari border, indicates that he succumbed to a "firearm injury" sustained at the back of his head.

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However, as per the medico-legal reports from Patiala hospital, metal pellets identical to those found on Shubhkaran Singh's skull were also discovered in the torso of many protesting farmers who were injured during the clashes. A CT scan conducted prior to Shubhkaran's postmortem examination revealed that these metal pellets had penetrated the occipital region, the rear part of his skull.

However, the assertions made by the protesting farmers stated that he died as a result of gunshot injuries has garnered support.

Meanwhile, 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.

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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.

(With inputs from agencies)
               

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