Chandigarh, Nov. 4 -- Following explicit directives from the Punjab and Haryana High Court, the family of Daljit Singh, a resident of Bhamme Kalan village in Punjab's Mansa district who died under suspicious circumstances, arrived in Chandigarh on Wednesday for his fresh post-mortem examination and final rites.

Speaking to reporters upon arriving in the city, Daljit's father, Jarnail Singh, clarified that the family came strictly in compliance with judicial orders and is cooperating fully with the local administration without any pressure or coercion.

"The reason we are here is that we came following the High Court's orders, so we will also have the cremation here... We say that if it happens in the village, that is a good thing; it sho...