On September 2, Mohanjit Singh, a 48‑year‑old Sikh farmer from Sheron village, stood on a makeshift platform and voiced concerns about water rights as Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann toured the area. He was reportedly grabbed by police officers and escorted into a patrol vehicle, ending his protest in a sudden detention.
Police officials, however, claim Singh tested positive for morphine during a roadside medical check and was therefore taken into custody. The next day he was produced before the Executive Magistrate in Sunam and released on a personal bond, according to the department.
Singh alleges that in custody he was beaten, threatened, and forced to remove his turban, an act he deems a violation of Sikh religious dignity. He filed a complaint with the National Commission for Minorities, which has now called the Punjab police chief to appear in New Delhi on October 14, demanding a full inquiry.
Daaman Thind Bajwa, the BJP’s Sangrur unit chief, praised the commission’s move, saying it gives hope that "justice will prevail". Bajwa has also approached the Human Rights Commission to press for a transparent investigation.
The upcoming hearing will review medical records, police logs and Singh’s testimony. Depending on findings, the commission could order disciplinary action against the officers involved and mandate compensation for the victim.