DEO Tarn Taran also requests Punjab SC Commission to grant exemption
Punjab SC commission seeks report copy from SSP Kapurthala
Punjab Newsline, Chandigarh-
In connection with the remarks made regarding former Union Home Minister Buta Singh, Advocate Arshpreet Singh Khadial today appeared before the Punjab State Scheduled Castes Commission on behalf of Amrinder Singh Raja Warring, who had been summoned by the Commission. However, the advocate could not submit the power of attorney (vakalatnama) during the proceedings.
Through his counsel, Amrinder Singh Raja Warring has sought exemption from personal appearance before the Commission citing the ongoing bye-election and has requested a new date after the elections conclude.Meanwhile, the District Election Officer-cum-Deputy Commissioner Tarn Taran has also sought exemption from appearing before the Punjab State Scheduled Castes Commission today.
Providing the details, Punjab State Scheduled Castes Commission Chairman Jasvir Singh Garhi said that the District Election Officer, through a formal communication, informed the Commission that a letter had been issued to Raja Warring seeking clarification in the matter, which is currently being verified by the police.
He said that the District Election Officer Tarn Taran has requested exemption from the November 6 appearance due to the ongoing bye-election in the Assembly constituency. Accepting the request, the Commission has granted time till November 17, 2025, he added.
Garhi further said that as per media reports, an FIR has been registered by Kapurthala Police against Raja Warring. Taking cognizance of this, the Punjab State Scheduled Castes Commission has sought a copy of the report from the SSP Kapurthala regarding the action taken so far, to be submitted by November 10, 2025.