{
  "id": 5804485,
  "title": "Custodial torture row: Punjab transfers DSP, send three others to police lines",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/custodial-torture-row-punjab-transfers-dsp-send-three-others-to",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-05T16:51:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/chandigarh/mohanjeet-singh-custodial-torture-nhrc-probe-punjab-police-10864933/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Punjab Police has transferred a deputy superintendent of police (DSP) from Sunam, amidst growing criticism over the alleged custodial torture of a Sikh man, Mohanjeet Singh. Three other officers, including an inspector, have been moved to the police lines. Mohanjeet, who was detained for showing a black flag to Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, claimed he was beaten, slapped, and subjected to humiliation in custody. The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has ordered an immediate inquiry into the allegations and requested medical examination and preservation of all evidence. The Congress party has also spoken out, with Rahul Gandhi praising Mohanjeet's courage and demanding accountability. The BJP, however, has accused the government of attempting to sweep the incident under the carpet by transferring the DSP.",
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  "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."
}