In response to a tragic incident at a rural sports event in Gurdaspur district, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has announced a ban on tractor stunts and dangerous performances involving tractors and related implements. The decision comes after 29-year-old Sukhmandeep Singh lost his life while performing a stunt at a fair in Sarchur village in Fatehgarh Churian.
ਪਿਆਰੇ ਪੰਜਾਬੀਓ ਟਰੈਕਟਰ ਨੂੰ ਖੇਤਾਂ ਦਾ ਰਾਜਾ ਕਿਹਾ ਜਾਂਦਾ ਹੈ..ਇਹਨੂੰ ਮੌਤ ਦਾ ਦੂਤ ਨਾ ਬਣਾਓ.. ਟਰੈਕਟਰ ਅਤੇ ਸਬੰਧਤ ਸੰਦਾਂ ਨਾਲ ਕਿਸੇ ਵੀ ਕਿਸਮ ਦੇ ਸਟੰਟ ਜਾਂ ਖਤਰਨਾਕ ਪ੍ਰਦਰਸ਼ਨ ਤੇ ਪੰਜਾਬ ਚ ਪਾਬੰਦੀ ਲਗਾਈ ਜਾ ਰਹੀ ਹੈ..ਬਾਕੀ ਵੇਰਵੇ ਜਲਦੀ.. pic.twitter.com/qxEA6gUdmy
— Bhagwant Mann (@BhagwantMann) October 30, 2023
The incident, which occurred on Saturday and was captured on video by spectators, has sparked widespread concern and demands to prohibit such risky stunts, which are common at sports events in rural areas in Punjab. The video, shared online, depicted the fatal accident, prompting a call for immediate action to prevent further tragedies.
Expressing deep regret over the unfortunate incident, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann stated, “Dear Punjabis, a tractor is called the king of fields. Do not make it a messenger of death. A ban is being imposed on any kind of stunt or dangerous performance with a tractor and related implements in Punjab…rest of details soon.”
The ban, effective immediately, aims to ensure the safety and well-being of the citizens of Punjab, particularly during public events and sports competitions. The decision reflects the government’s commitment to preventing accidents and promoting responsible behavior in the use of agricultural machinery.
The Chief Minister’s office urges all citizens, event organizers, and participants to adhere to this ban strictly. Violation of this directive will result in legal consequences, as the government prioritizes the safety of its people above all else.
