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Barnala lathicharge: Human rights’ panel presses for FIR against cops
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NHRC member Priyank Kanoongo pressed for an FIR against cops involved in Barnala lathicharge on July 22, 2026.
Police lathicharged protesting sanitation workers in Barnala, leaving 22 injured including 18 workers and 4 police personnel.
Punjab government suspended Barnala DSP Satvir Singh and transferred SHO Lakhwinder Singh after the incident.
NHRC issued notice to DGP and chief secretary for an action-taken report within two weeks.
Sanitation workers have been on strike since July 8 demanding regular contracts, salary hike, and restoration of old pension scheme.
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