Muktsar Sahib: The Punjab State Scheduled Castes Commission has taken suo motu notice of the Muktsar Dalit Youth Assault Case. The action follows media reports of alleged inhuman treatment of two Dalit youths in Jhorar village.
Punjab State Scheduled Castes Commission Chairman Jasvir Singh Garhi said the matter came to the commission’s attention through newspaper reports. Considering the seriousness of the allegations, the commission immediately initiated action and took suo motu cognizance of the case.
Commission Seeks Detailed Police Report
The commission has directed the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Sri Muktsar Sahib, to submit a detailed report through the SP Headquarters by June 9, 2026.
After receiving the report, the commission will review the findings before deciding on further action.
Allegations of Inhuman Treatment
According to the information received, a farmer’s family in Jhorar village allegedly subjected two Dalit youths to brutal treatment on suspicion of mobile phone theft.
According to the allegations, the accused stripped the two youths, bound them with ropes, dragged them through fields, tied them to a tree, and brutally assaulted them.
In addition, reports suggest that the accused allegedly paraded the victims through the village, sparking widespread outrage among local residents.
Human Rights Concerns Raised
The Punjab State Scheduled Castes Commission has treated the matter as a serious issue involving human rights violations and social justice.
As a result, the commission has started an inquiry into the incident. Authorities are now awaiting the police report, which will help determine the next course of action.
The incident has sparked concern across the region and renewed calls for strict action against those responsible if the allegations are found to be true.
Key Points of the news:
- Punjab SC Commission took suo motu notice of the Muktsar Dalit Youth Assault Case.
- The action followed media reports about alleged abuse of two Dalit youths in Jhorar village.
- The commission has sought a detailed report from the Muktsar SSP by June 9, 2026.
- The youths were allegedly tied, assaulted, dragged through fields, and paraded in the village.
- The commission has launched an inquiry, treating the matter as a serious human rights and social justice issue.
