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This is a tragic incident involving the death of a truck driver, Balbir Singh, outside the State Goods Service Tax (SGST) office in Kanpur. According to reports, Balbir Singh was physically assaulted and wrongfully confined for three days by the SGST officials after his truck was seized for alleged tax evasion during a check at the GT Road near Geeta Nagar crossing. During this confinement, Balbir Singh informed the officials about the death of his younger son due to electrocution in Ludhiana
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FAQ :
Balbir Singh, a truck driver, was found dead in his truck cabin after being allegedly confined for three days by SGST officials in Kanpur.
The truck driver was allegedly confined after his truck was seized for suspected tax evasion during a check.
Yes, the driver informed officials about his son's death and requested to attend the funeral, but his plea was allegedly refused.
An FIR has been registered against three SGST officials, including two joint commissioners and one additional commissioner, for murder.
The complaint was filed by Balbir Singh's elder son, Govind Singh, who travelled from Punjab to report the incident.
The police are investigating the matter thoroughly, and the driver's viscera has been preserved for further examination.
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