Protest over Dalit man’s death, Sachin Pilot and Raja Warring detained

September 15, 2026

Chandigarh: Police detained several Congress leaders, including senior party leader Sachin Pilot and Punjab Congress President Amarinder Singh Raja Warring, during a Congress protest in Punjab over the death of a Dalit man, Gulzar Singh.

The Congress has demanded action against Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema in connection with the incident. The party alleges that the government is not taking adequate action against those responsible for Gulzar Singh’s death.

Attempt to march towards Cheema’s residence

Congress leaders, protesting in Chandigarh, attempted to march towards the official residence of Minister Harpal Singh Cheema. Sachin Pilot led the protest.

Congress leaders demanded Cheema’s removal from the cabinet and action against him. Police prevented the protesters from proceeding further and detained several leaders.

Questions raised over Gulzar Singh’s death

Gulzar Singh, a Dalit laborer from the Didba area of ​​Sangrur, died on September 7 after allegedly consuming a poisonous substance. The family alleges that Gulzar was allegedly harassed after raising questions about the availability of drugs in the area.

However, Harpal Singh Cheema has denied any wrongdoing. The Punjab government has formed an SIT to investigate the matter.

Congress targets the AAP government

The Congress has accused the Aam Aadmi Party government in Punjab of failing to take action against drug abuse. The party has demanded a fair investigation into Gulzar Singh’s death and strict action against those responsible.

Five people, including the village sarpanch, have been arrested in the case. Further action is being taken based on the police investigation.