Punjab Farmer Dies by Suicide After Pressure to Apologize for Drug Questioning

A 50-year-old farmer from Punjab's Sangrur district died by suicide days after questioning Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema about drug sales in his village. Gulzar Singh raised concerns during a public meeting, alleging his son was addicted to heroin. Family claims he was pressured by local leaders to apologize. Before his death, Singh blamed the minister and village sarpanch. Police have filed abetment to suicide charges. Opposition parties demand action.

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