High court allows Daljit Singh's cremation in native village

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has modified its previous order regarding the cremation of Daljit Singh. Pronouncing its decision on Wednesday, the court permitted the family to perform the cremation on Thursday at his native village Bhamme Kalan in Mansa district.

Senior Punjab government counsel Chanchal Singla stated that Daljit's wife and mother had filed a new application in the court. They stated that the Tuesday order to conduct the cremation in Chandigarh was issued without hearing their stand. Following a hearing on this application, the court allowed the change of the cremation venue.

The court has clarified that the last rites in the village will be performed only in the presence of family members. Any political party, leader, or external organization will be barred from participating or interfering in the final rituals. The police have been directed to make stringent security arrangements so that the law and order situation is not disrupted.

Earlier on Wednesday morning, Daljit's father reached PGI Chandigarh and expressed displeasure over the orders to conduct the cremation in Chandigarh. He demanded that the cremation should take place in the native village as per customs.

On the other hand, the re-post-mortem of Daljit Singh's body was completed by a board of doctors at PGI Chandigarh on Wednesday afternoon. Sardulgarh DSP Harvinder Singh Saran said that further legal action will be taken only after the post-mortem report arrives.

Following Daljit Singh's death, the family had alleged a drug overdose, while the police have registered a murder case under charges of assault. Due to the differing statements of both parties, the court had ordered a re-post-mortem at PGI. Nothing has yet been proved in court.

Key developments

• High court changes Daljit Singh's cremation venue to native village Bhamme Kalan
• Cremation to be held on Thursday, only family members permitted to attend
• Court ban on participation of any political leader or external organization
• Board of doctors completes re-post-mortem at PGI Chandigarh