Daljit Singh cremation: Family awaits body in Mansa village, distances from media
Before Daljit Singh's body arrives in the village, the family has distanced themselves from talking to the media, and a quiet atmosphere prevails outside the house.
Ahead of the cremation of Daljit Singh in Bhamme Kalan village of Mansa district, the family has completely refused to speak to the media. A peaceful atmosphere currently prevails outside the deceased's home, with very few people present there.
Family members, including the deceased Daljit Singh's father Jarnail Singh, are present inside the house. The family and villagers are waiting for the body to arrive from PGIMER Chandigarh so that final rites can be performed.
According to the family, after the completion of the post-mortem at PGIMER Chandigarh, the body is being brought straight to the village. A police team will bring the body directly to the village cremation ground under security arrangements.
Hearing the family's application, the Punjab and Haryana High Court had granted permission to perform the cremation in the native village instead of Chandigarh. Justice Sanjay Vashisth's court had clarified that no political party or leader would be allowed to interfere or participate during the cremation.
As per the court order, the final rituals will be completed only in the presence of family members at the cremation ground. The police administration has been directed to maintain strict security arrangements along the route and at the cremation ground.
Key developments
- The deceased's family in Bhamme Kalan village declined to talk to the media.
- Waiting for the body to arrive from PGIMER Chandigarh to the village.
- As per High Court orders, political leaders are barred from attending the cremation.
- The body is being brought directly to the village cremation ground under police security.
