The story so far
Barnala Sanitation Worker Lathicharge
Tracked across 4 sources · Updated 1d ago
Punjab police lathi-charged sanitation workers in Barnala during a protest. A DSP was suspended after SC commission and NCSK intervention. Opposition leaders criticized the AAP government. The state later hiked workers' salaries, leading to strike withdrawal.
How it unfolded
2d ago
Punjab govt hikes sanitation workers' salary to Rs20,500
3d ago
SC panel chief meets injured workers
5d ago
BJP leader Ravneet Bittu slams AAP government
6d ago
Barnala DSP suspended after lathicharge
23 Jul 2026
Punjab SC Commission issues notice over lathi charge
What happened earlier
Latest updates
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Full story →Punjab Congress to approach High Court over assault on sanitation workers
Punjab Congress president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring threatened to approach the High Court over alleged police lathi-charge on sanitation workers in Barnala.
The party demanded an FIR against the accused police personnel.
Evidence was submitted to the National Commission for Scheduled Castes.
Earlier · 5d ago
Full story →Senior Punjab Cop Suspended After Lathicharge On Sanitation Workers
Earlier · 4d ago
Full story →Punjab: Barnala DSP suspended over lathicharge on sanitation staff
Punjab Police suspended Barnala DSP Satvir Singh over alleged lathicharge on striking sanitation workers on July 22, 2026.
The suspension was based on a report by Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Patiala range, Kuldeep Singh Chahal.
Satvir Singh was attached to the 4th Commando Battalion at SAS Nagar under Rule 4(1)(a) of the Punjab Police (Punishment and Appeal) Rules, 1970.
The clash injured 22 people, including 18 sanitation workers and four police personnel.
Sanitation workers demand regularisation of services and an FIR under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.
Earlier · 3d ago
Full story →Punjab: Ravneet Bittu condemns police action against sanitation workers on strike in Barnala
