When Allegations Silence Voices: The Tragic Death of Gulzar Singh The recent death of 46 year old Gulzar Singh in Punjab has left his community reeling and the government scrambling to respond.
Behind this tragic event lies a more insidious issue: the silencing of those who dare speak truth to power.
Gulzar's family alleges that he was pressured by local ruling party leaders into apologizing for questioning Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema about the rampant supply of synthetic drugs, or "chitta," in his village.