One Step Closer to Justice for Farmers

In an important update on UNITED SIKHS’ legal aid efforts supporting impacted farmers, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) recorded statements from two witnesses on May 6 at Kisan Bhawan in Chandigarh. This development brings us a step closer to justice for farmers who suffered heavy-handed force by the Haryana police and paramilitary forces during their peaceful demonstrations for livelihood rights at the Khanauri border in February.

(From Left) Attorney Gurmohan Preet Singh, BKU Leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, UNITED SIKHS Punjab Director Amritpal Singh, drug scientist Dr BS Aulakh during the press conference at Kisan Bhawan in Chandigarh.

This legal action follows the brutal attack at the Khanauri and Shambhu borders in February, which resulted in the death of farmer Shubhkaran Singh and injuries to hundreds more. Prompted by these events, our legal team, led by Advocate Gurmohan Preet Singh, pushed for a judicial inquiry, resulting in the formation of the SIT.

During a press conference, Gurmohan Preet Singh expressed optimism about the direction of the proceedings. He announced that additional statements would be recorded on May 20, with further evidence gathering to continue as necessary. Davinder Singh, Pushpinder Singh, and Varinder Singh, all impacted by the use of pellet guns and other weapons, were also in attendance.

Bharti Kisan Union Leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal expressed his gratitude to UNITED SIKHS for their humanitarian and legal support. He highlighted the tragic consequences of the attacks, which led to the death of 21-year-old Shubhkaran Singh and injuries to over 430 farmers. He emphasized that the losses experienced by the farming community extend beyond their own lives, affecting us all.

A farmer being provided medical aid at the UNITED SIKHS medical camp at Shambhu border

Shubhkaran Singh, who was killed during the police and paramilitary firing on farmers in February.