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Youth from Namol near Sunam dies after swallowing poison, alleges sarpanch harassment
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 21 Sep 2026, 08:36 AM
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Jagga Singh, a resident of Namol village near Sunam in Punjab, consumed poison and died, claiming he was harassed by the village sarpanch and ignored by police.
Jagga Singh, a young man from the village of Namol, which lies close to Sunam in Punjab's Sangrur district, was found dead after ingesting a lethal dose of poison. According to local reports, Singh alleged that he faced continuous intimidation and harassment from the village sarpanch, which he said had been ignored by the police.
Family members and villagers claim that Singh had approached authorities several times seeking protection, but no action was taken. The alleged inaction reportedly pushed him to take his own life as a form of protest against the perceived abuse of power.
Police officials have registered a case of suicide and are reportedly investigating the claims of harassment. The incident has sparked discussions in the region about the accountability of local elected representatives and the responsiveness of law‑enforcement agencies to complaints of intimidation.
Local leaders have called for a thorough inquiry, urging the state government to ensure that such grievances are addressed promptly to prevent further tragedies. The case remains under investigation, and no arrests have been reported so far.
Family members and villagers claim that Singh had approached authorities several times seeking protection, but no action was taken. The alleged inaction reportedly pushed him to take his own life as a form of protest against the perceived abuse of power.
Police officials have registered a case of suicide and are reportedly investigating the claims of harassment. The incident has sparked discussions in the region about the accountability of local elected representatives and the responsiveness of law‑enforcement agencies to complaints of intimidation.
Local leaders have called for a thorough inquiry, urging the state government to ensure that such grievances are addressed promptly to prevent further tragedies. The case remains under investigation, and no arrests have been reported so far.