Punjab Congress Slams Mann Government Over Alleged ‘Forcible Cremation’ Of Gulzar Singh

September 10, 2026

Chandigarh: Punjab Congress President Amarinder Singh Raja Warring on Thursday condemned the Bhagwant Mann-led government over the alleged forcible cremation of Gulzar Singh, who died by suicide after allegedly being insulted by Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema.

Warring described the alleged action as “criminally callous” and “arrogantly insensitive”, claiming that Gulzar Singh’s family was humiliated by the state government by having his last rites performed against their wishes.

Warring Accuses Mann, Cheema Over Gulzar Singh Case

In a statement, Warring alleged that Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema was responsible for the circumstances that led to Gulzar Singh taking his own life.

He also accused Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann of being responsible for the alleged forcible cremation of Gulzar Singh, saying the family was subjected to further humiliation at a time of grief.

“First an Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Minister Harpal Singh Cheema was the cause for Gulzar Singh’s suicide. Now the Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann is responsible for humiliating the family by forcibly getting Gulzar Singh cremated, against the family’s wishes,” Warring alleged.

‘Adding Insult To A Dalit’s Injury’: Punjab Congress

Warring said the incident amounted to “adding insult to a Dalit’s injury” and warned that it could have lasting political and social consequences for the AAP government.

“Punjabis in general and the Dalit brotherhood will never forget and never forgive this,” Warring said.

He alleged that the treatment of Gulzar Singh’s family reflected a serious failure of sensitivity and accountability on the part of the state administration.

The allegations come amid demands for action and an independent probe into the circumstances surrounding Gulzar Singh’s death.

Rahul Gandhi Demands Justice, Independent Probe

On Wednesday, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi demanded justice for Gulzar Singh’s family and called for an independent investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death.

Rahul Gandhi also urged Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann to seek the resignation of Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema and ensure a fair and impartial investigation. He further demanded that Cheema’s name be included in the FIR.

The allegations made by Warring and other political leaders are part of the ongoing political controversy surrounding the case.

Important: The claims regarding Cheema’s alleged role in Gulzar Singh’s death and the government’s alleged forcible cremation are allegations made by political leaders and have not been established as facts in the supplied report.