Man booked for firing gunshot amid dalit altercation with police over sewerage in Bathinda village

Bathinda: Two days after a man reportedly fired a gunshot when dalits were arguing over sewerage in a village here, a case was registered against him Friday.

The accused has been identified as Harwinder Singh from Chandbhan village in Faridkot.

The incident took place Wednesday when some dalits became involved in an altercation over proper sewerage for their families in the village, leading to a confrontation with police.

However, members of the dalit families, including Punjab Kher Mazdoor Union general secretary Lachman Sewewala, said a case was registered on the complaint of a policeman, Iqbal Singh. They said he relied on a viral video instead of acting on the ground.

Harwinder Singh has been booked under BNS Sec 125 (reckless or negligent actions that endanger the safety of others or human life) and the Arms Act.

Courtesy : TOI

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