Chandigarh/Sangrur, September 21, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
The man who allegedly attempted suicide outside the Deputy Commissioner’s office in Sangrur is facing nine criminal cases, including four in which he has already been convicted, Sangrur Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Dr Ravjot Grewal said on Monday.
The individual, identified as Jagga Singh alias Joga alias Jagseer Singh, a resident of Namol village under Cheema police station, allegedly consumed a poisonous substance outside the DC office at around 5:30 p.m. on Sunday.
Police immediately took him to Civil Hospital, Sangrur, from where he was referred to Rajindra Hospital, Patiala. According to the SSP, his condition is currently stable and he remains under medical supervision.
Dr Grewal said Jagga Singh is a habitual offender and is currently facing nine criminal FIRs registered at different police stations in the state.
“He has already been convicted and sentenced in four cases—including one case under the NDPS Act and three cases under the Excise Act. In addition, four more cases under the Excise Act are under trial. Jagga Singh was also booked in a rape case at Police Station Thuliwal, in which he was acquitted,” the SSP said.
Addressing allegations of police inaction, Dr Grewal said police had taken lawful cognisance of developments involving Jagga Singh.
Following a social media video posted by Jagga Singh on September 12 in which he allegedly threatened self-harm over a family dispute, a Daily Diary Report under Section 226 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) was registered at Police Station Cheema, the SSP said.
He further said that following a complaint and Medico-Legal Report (MLR) submitted by Jagga Singh’s wife, Manpreet Kaur, regarding an alleged assault and vandalism, police conducted spot verification and registered FIR No. 125 dated September 20, 2026.
The FIR was registered under Sections 115(2), 126(2), 324(4), 331(6), 190 and 191(3) of the BNS at Police Station Cheema against Sukhbir Singh alias Sukhi, Sabar Mistri, Aman Singh, Mukarti Singh and others.
The SSP also said police are investigating allegations that Jagga Singh was politically instigated to attempt suicide.
“According to a complaint from the Panchayat, Jagga Singh had been politically instigated to attempt suicide. Police are investigating this aspect as well. Villagers and members of the Panchayat have stated that Jagga Singh was instigated as a part of a political conspiracy to attempt suicide in order to pressurise the police and the local Panchayat,” Dr Grewal said.
The local Panchayat has also accused Jagga Singh of involvement in illegal activities, according to the SSP.
Dr Grewal assured the public that the investigation would be conducted fairly and transparently.
“Sangrur Police remain firmly committed to upholding the rule of law and ensuring justice strictly in accordance with the facts,” he said.
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