Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann provided Rs 1 crore financial aid and a government job to the family of Shubhkaran Singh, a farmer killed during clashes at the Punjab-Haryana border. The incident occurred on February 21 during a farmers’ protest, injuring twelve police personnel.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday handed over a cheque worth Rs 1 crore as financial assistance to the family of Shubhkaran Singh, a farmer who died during clashes between farmers and security personnel in February.
In a tragic event at the Khanauri point on the Punjab-Haryana border on February 21, Shubhkaran Singh, a native of Bathinda, lost his life amid the clashes during the farmers’ protest, which also led to injuries among twelve police officers.
The altercation began as farmers attempted to move past security barricades towards Delhi, leading to a confrontation with security personnel.
During his meeting with Shubhkaran’s grieving family, Mann emphasized the Punjab government’s commitment to the welfare of farmers, according to an official release.
Mann referred to Shubhkaran Singh as a martyr whose death had a profound impact on the people of Punjab, describing the incident as a “barbaric and tragic event” that affected the community deeply.
While acknowledging the irreplaceable loss faced by the family, Mann stated that the Rs 1 crore financial aid and the government job symbolize the government’s effort to support them during this crisis.
Chief Minister Mann reiterated the government’s responsibility to assist farmers and their families in trying times, citing ongoing efforts to this end.