Sandhwan asks Modi to reconsider gallantry award recommendation for Haryana police officers involved in Shambhu border farmer protest
Punjab Newsline, Chandigarh, July 24-
Strongly objecting to recommendation of gallantry awards to Haryana Police Officers for their role in stopping farmers at Shambhu border, the Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan has urged the Prime Minister to reconsider decision of recommendation of gallantry awards for police officers involved in stopping farmers march at Shambhu border.
In his letter to PM Modi, Sandhwan has said that, "while supporting farmers' demands, I express my deep concern and strong condemnation regarding the recommendation by the Director General of Police of Haryana for gallantry medals to six police officers/officials, who played role in stopping the farmers' march at Shambu boarder recently."
I deeply respect the bravery and dedication of our police force and believe it is essential to consider the context and implications of their actions. However, the situation at Punjab-Haryana boarder at Shambhu is highly sensitive, the Punjab Vidhan Speaker added.
Urging the PM to reconsider this unfortunate decision of the Haryana Government, Sandhwan has said, "I urge you, as the highest constitutional authority in India, to reconsider this recommendation.