New Delhi, December 15
Iqbal Singh Lalpura, Chairman of, the National Commission for Minorities (NCM) has taken suo-moto cognizance of eviction of Sikhs living in Latifpura, Jalandhar, Punjab since 1947.
As per the NCM, they have been evicted without giving any alternate shelter. They have been inhumanly displaced during the month of ‘Poh’ which is the month on which sons of Guru Gobind Ji was martyred. There are reports that the police misbehaved with elderly residents of the area. They should have been provided alternate accommodation before evicting them in this cold month.
National Commission for Minorities has sought an immediate report from the Chief Secretary, Punjab in the matter.
