{
  "id": 5706411,
  "title": "Row erupts after Sikh Man says arrested, tortured in custody for showing black flag to Punjab CM",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/row-erupts-after-sikh-man-says-arrested-tortured-in-custody-for",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-05T03:40:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/chandigarh/row-erupts-after-sikh-man-arrested-tortured-custody-black-flag-punjab-cm-10864050/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A 37-year-old Sikh man, Mohanjeet Singh, was arrested on September 2 from Sangrur district for showing a black flag and raising slogans during Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's programme. He alleged he was brutally tortured in police custody, including being beaten, having his hair and beard disrespected, having blades used on his thighs and salt sprinkled on his wounds. Mohanjeet claimed his family members were also abused and threatened. Police denied the allegations of torture, stating an inquiry was underway. They cited a positive dope test and eight pending FIRs against him. The incident occurred during a Lok Milni programme in Sheron village, raising questions about the government's anti-drug campaign. The allegations have drawn attention from opposition leaders and resulted in an inquiry being opened at the SP Headquarters.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "37-year-old Sikh man Mohanjeet Singh arrested on September 2",
    "Alleges brutal torture in police custody including beating and disrespect",
    "Police deny torture allegations, cite positive dope test and pending FIRs"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The allegations of torture against Mohanjeet Singh in police custody have sparked opposition attention and an official inquiry, raising questions about the treatment of detainees and police conduct in Punjab.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "Row erupts after Sikh Man says arrested, tortured in custody for showing black flag to Punjab CM",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/row-erupts-after-sikh-man-says-arrested-tortured-in-custody-for-5713172",
        "published": "2026-09-05T03:40:15.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}