Overview
- Punjab Police registered an FIR against Amarinder Singh Raja Warring after a complaint by Buta Singh’s son, with charges under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act and relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
- The case was filed at the Cyber Crime Police Station in Kapurthala, and an investigation is underway.
- The National Commission for Scheduled Castes issued notices to Tarn Taran officials seeking an action-taken report within seven days, while the Punjab State SC Commission summoned Warring for November 6.
- AAP, BJP, and SAD leaders condemned the remarks, with AAP preparing a representation to the Election Commission and SAD filing its own police complaint.
- Warring issued an unconditional apology and said his comments were made in a positive context about party inclusivity, as some Congress leaders accused rivals of distorting his remarks.