Understanding the Circumstances of Shubhkaran Singh’s Death at Khanauri Border Amid Farmers’ Protest
Shubhkaran Singh, a 21-year-old resident of Bhatinda, lost his life during the farmers’ protest march at the Khanauri border.
On Wednesday, clashes between security personnel and protesting farmers at the Khanauri border resulted in the tragic death of Shubhkaran Singh, a 21-year-old farmer from Bhatinda. Additionally, twelve police personnel sustained injuries during the confrontations.
H S Rekhi, the medical superintendent of Rajindra Hospital in Patiala, stated that Singh sustained a head injury. However, the precise cause of death will be determined following the post-mortem examination.
As per officials, Shubhkaran Singh succumbed to a gunshot wound.
“He was brought in already deceased, and upon initial examination, it seems that he was struck by a bullet. The exact nature of the bullet will only be determined after a post-mortem,” stated Rekhi.
At the border, farmers claimed that the police discharged rubber bullets in addition to tear gas shells. Conversely, the Haryana police alleged that the farmers assaulted security personnel with stones and sticks.
Additionally, the police stated that the demonstrators encircled the security personnel stationed at the Khanauri border, poured chili powder on stubble, and ignited it.
AAP leader and Punjab Health Minister Balbir Singh characterized the police action as “a democracy’s murder.”
Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal asserted that Singh’s demise was a result of police gunfire. Nevertheless, there is no confirmation regarding the exact cause of his death.
In a post on X, Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal attributed the death of Maur (Bathinda) resident Shubhkaran Singh to Haryana police gunfire at the Khanauri border, casting a shadow of sorrow over Punjab. Badal implicated Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann in a conspiratorial double game, holding him responsible for the tragic loss of this young life, the sole brother to two sisters. He criticized the allowance of police from another state to assault and fatally injure Punjabis on Punjab soil, accusing Bhagwant Mann of colluding with Haryana against Punjab farmers. Badal decried the unprecedented use of bullets against peaceful protests in a democracy. He held Bhagwant Mann accountable for the innocent blood shed by Shubhkaran Singh.
According to senior Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa, Shubhkaran Singh’s death resulted from a rubber bullet discharged by the police.
Bajwa claimed in his statement that farmer Shubkaran Singh from Ballo village, Bathinda district, purportedly lost his life to a rubber bullet fired by the Haryana police while he was peacefully protesting within Punjab’s borders.
Previously, the protesting farmers gathered heavy machinery such as earthmovers and bulldozers. The Punjab and Haryana High Court had ruled that they were prohibited from accessing the highway.
Who was Shubhkaran Singh?
Shubhkaran Singh hailed from Balloh village in Bhatinda, situated approximately 15 kilometers away from Rampura Phul city.
His friend Pala characterized him as a diligent contract farmer.
He and his uncle Charanjit Singh were engaged in cultivating 20 acres of land on contract. Additionally, Shubhkaran owned livestock. He discontinued his schooling.
Shubhkaran Singh was raised by his grandfather following his parents’ divorce. He is survived by two sisters.
Shubhkaran Singh possessed just two acres of land.
The community is looking after his four buffaloes and five calves as his sister is in a state of shock.
Another friend from the village stated that Shubhkaran Singh was an activist of the Bhartiya Kisan Union Sidhupur and regularly participated in protests and gatherings.
Shubhkaran Singh also participated in the 2021 farmers’ agitation, which ultimately led to the repeal of the three central laws.
Shubhkaran Singh was one of the 15 farmers from his village who participated in the Delhi Chalo march.
Singh’s father, who suffers from a mental illness, was the primary provider for the family.
Shubhkaran Singh arrived at Khanauri on February 13. He was employed in the kitchen. His elder sister is married, and his next objective was to arrange the marriage of his younger sister.
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