Punjab Police

PDAP’s Letter to Akal Takht Jathedar about ‘Punjab Disappeared’ Project

‘Punjab Disappeared’ (PDAP) Shares Details of Its Work Over the Past 20 Years; Writes Letter to Akal Takht Sahib

Ranjit Singh Encounter Case: Court Orders Preservation of Police Call Records, GPS Locations, and Medical Probe

PHRO Demands High-Level Judicial Probe into Alleged Gurdaspur Police Encounter

Sikh Bodies Demand Answers from Home Minister Over Transnational Plots and Punjab Encounters

Saka Nakodar 1986 | 40 Years of Struggle for Justice

Analysing Law and Order Situation in Punjab: Is Punjab Heading Towards Becoming New UP?

When Bhai Kanwar Singh Dhami Outsmarted KPS Gill & His Force: Exclusive Talk with Bhai Narien Singh

State of Affairs at SGPC | Bhai Baldev Singh Wadala’s Interview After FIR in 328 Saroops Case

Legal Battle for Upholding Accountability for Human Rights Violations in Punjab: Exclusive Interview

The Untold Story of Human Shields of Behla Encounter | Exclusive on International Human Rights Day

When History Repeats Itself – The Untold Story of Sikh Struggle | Bhai Daljit Singh

The Untold Story of Fake Police Encounters and Enforced Disappearances in Punjab: Bhai Narien Singh

Exclusive Interview with Advocate Jagjit Singh | Cases That Convicted and Sentenced Suba Sirhind

Cops Caught on Camera Brutally Beating Journalist in Punjab, Suspended

CBI Court Sentences 5 Ex-Punjab Police Officers to Life in 1993 Fake Encounter Case

Socio-Political Activist Lakha Sidhana Flags Increasing Frequency of Police Encounters in Punjab

Unmasking 2015 Beadbi & Firing Incidents | Exclusive Report by Journalist Rajdeep Kaur

Elementary School in Fresno, California Named After Human Rights Defender Jaswant Singh Khalra

Punjab and Haryana High Court Warns of Potential Abuse in Punjab Police’s use of Arrest Quotas

Extrajudicial Police Encounters Threaten Human Rights in Punjab: Panch Pardhani Panthak Jatha

NSA Ends for 7 Out of 10 Sikh Detainees in Assam Jail; To be Arrested in Ajnala Case

Exclusive Interview with Jaggi Johal’s Lawyer After Acquittal of British Sikh Activist in India

Pillibhit Encounter: Exclusive Interview with Advo. Simranjit Singh: Why He Thinks It was Fake?

Pilibhit Encounter Involving Three Youth from Punjab: Police Claims Success Amidst Questions and Calls for Impartial Inquiry

Justice Kuldip Singh, Who Called Sikh Cremations “Worse Than Genocide,” Dies at 92

Hari Nau Case: Two Shooters Arrested; Another Possible Killing Averted: claims Police

Gurpreet Singh Hari Nau’s Murder Case: All Major Updates Till Date

Former DIG & DSP Get Jail Terms in 31 Years Old Fake Encounter Case

Balachaur Woman Arrested from Delhi Airport in Ajnala Case Discharged by Court

Police Arrest Balachaur Woman from Delhi Airport in Ajnala Case

Extra Judicial Killing: After 31 years, CBI Court Jails Ex-Officer of Punjab Police

Police Crackdown on Sikh Activists Across Punjab Ahead of Gathering in Amritsar

Panth Sewak Personality Bhai Diljit Singh House Arrested

3 Punjab Police Officers Convicted for 1992 Fake Encounter Murder

Enforced Disappearance of 3 Sikh Youth: Two cops get imprisonment for life after 30 years

31 Years After Enforced Disappearance Killing of A Sikh Youth, Cops Sentenced to 10 Years Imprisonment for Abduction

Sumedh Saini’s Bail Plea Rejected by Mohali Court in Balwant Singh Multani Murder Case

Sikhs, Bahujans, Muslims Hold Joint Protest in Punjab on 15 August

Stop Repression and Illegal Detention of Sikhs Youth in Punjab Under Lawless Laws like UAPA: ASC

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Punjab Police

PDAP’s Letter to Akal Takht Jathedar about ‘Punjab Disappeared’ Project

July 24, 2026

The Punjab Documentation and Advocacy Project (PDAP) has written to the Jathedar of the Akal Takht, outlining the work it has carried out through its "Punjab Disappeared" project as a follow-up to the efforts initiated by the slain human rights defender Jaswant Singh Khalra.

‘Punjab Disappeared’ (PDAP) Shares Details of Its Work Over the Past 20 Years; Writes Letter to Akal Takht Sahib

July 24, 2026

The 'People's Documentation and Advocacy Project' (PDAP), an organization that has worked tirelessly over the past two decades to carry forward the legacy of Bhai Jaswant Singh Khalra—who exposed the truth behind human rights violations and 'crimes against humanity' in Punjab during the 1980s and 90s—held a press conference in Sri Amritsar on 23 July 2026.

Ranjit Singh Encounter Case: Court Orders Preservation of Police Call Records, GPS Locations, and Medical Probe

March 2, 2026

Following a complaint by the victim's mother, a Gurdaspur court has directed telecom companies and authorities to secure the call records, GPS locations, and CCTV footage related to the police officers involved in the Ranjit Singh encounter. A medical board will also probe an officer's alleged gunshot wound.

PHRO Demands High-Level Judicial Probe into Alleged Gurdaspur Police Encounter

February 27, 2026

Following the death of a youth named Ranjit Singh, the Punjab Human Rights Organization (PHRO) has urged the state government to launch an independent judicial inquiry into the alleged police encounter in Gurdaspur, warning of international escalation if justice is delayed.

Sikh Bodies Demand Answers from Home Minister Over Transnational Plots and Punjab Encounters

February 23, 2026

During a recent Panthic gathering in Moga, the pro-freedom Sikh organization Dal Khalsa raised deep concerns over alleged transnational repression and recent police encounters, seeking direct accountability and a political resolution from the Union Home Ministry.

Saka Nakodar 1986 | 40 Years of Struggle for Justice

February 23, 2026

Saka Nakodar 1986 remains one of the painful chapters in Sikh history. In Nakodar, during a peaceful protest against the desecration of Sri Guru Granth Sahib, four innocent Sikhs were shot dead by police firing.

Analysing Law and Order Situation in Punjab: Is Punjab Heading Towards Becoming New UP?

February 18, 2026

Advocate Simarjit Singh has emerged as a prominent and critical voice on issues concerning policing and the law-and-order situation in Punjab. In this in-depth conversation, journalist Mandeep Singh speaks with him about the current scenario in the state.

When Bhai Kanwar Singh Dhami Outsmarted KPS Gill & His Force: Exclusive Talk with Bhai Narien Singh

January 17, 2026

In this interview, journalist Mandeep Singh speaks with Bhai Narien Singh Chaura, a close companion of Bhai Kanwar Singh Dhami, to understand his life journey, sacrifices, and commitment to the Sikh struggle.

State of Affairs at SGPC | Bhai Baldev Singh Wadala’s Interview After FIR in 328 Saroops Case

December 18, 2025

Journalist Mandeep Singh speaks with Bhai Baldev Singh Wadala of the Sikh Sadbhawna Dal (SSD) on the current state of affairs of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), particularly under its present management.

Legal Battle for Upholding Accountability for Human Rights Violations in Punjab: Exclusive Interview

December 16, 2025

Journalist Mandeep Singh speaks with Satnam Singh (Barrister) of the Punjab Documentation and Advocacy Project (PDAP). He is leading a legal team of PDAP working to ensure accountability for human rights violations in Punjab.

The Untold Story of Human Shields of Behla Encounter | Exclusive on International Human Rights Day

December 10, 2025

On International Human Rights Day 2026, the Sikh Siyasat presents this exclusive documentary narrating the hereto untold story of those survivors who were used as "human shields" during the 1992 encounter between Sikh kharkus and the Punjab police, BSF and other Indian forces.

When History Repeats Itself – The Untold Story of Sikh Struggle | Bhai Daljit Singh

October 16, 2025

During an annual Samagam held at village Bahla near Garhdiwal in Hoshiarpur district, Bhai Daljit Singh shared an untold story of Sikh struggle.

The Untold Story of Fake Police Encounters and Enforced Disappearances in Punjab: Bhai Narien Singh

September 28, 2025

Dal Khalsa organized Punjab Summit 2025 on 21 September in Jalandhar, focusing on three key issues: Human Rights and Fake Encounters, Unchecked Migration in Punjab, and Punjab Floods 2025 – Using Water as a Weapon.

Exclusive Interview with Advocate Jagjit Singh | Cases That Convicted and Sentenced Suba Sirhind

September 22, 2025

In this exclusive interview with Advocate Jagjit Singh, conducted by Journalist Mandeep Singh, we explore the critical cases in which ex-Inspector Suba was convicted and sentenced. Suba, a former Punjab police officer who styled himself as Suba Sirhind, was found guilty in multiple cases involving fake encounters, extra-judicial killings, and grave human rights violations.

Cops Caught on Camera Brutally Beating Journalist in Punjab, Suspended

August 8, 2025

Two Punjab Police commandos—Sub-Inspector Mandeep Singh (in uniform) and another officer in civilian clothes—were caught on camera assaulting journalist Balwinder Singh, a reporter for a Hindi daily, in broad daylight on a busy street.

CBI Court Sentences 5 Ex-Punjab Police Officers to Life in 1993 Fake Encounter Case

August 5, 2025

A special CBI court in Mohali on 4 August 2025 sentenced five retired Punjab Police officers to rigorous life imprisonment for the cold-blooded killing of seven individuals — including three special police officers (SPOs) — in two fake encounters staged in 1993.

Socio-Political Activist Lakha Sidhana Flags Increasing Frequency of Police Encounters in Punjab

July 22, 2025

Punjab is currently passing through a highly sensitive phase. With rapidly shifting international and regional dynamics, South Asia’s geopolitical fault lines are directly impacting the region.

Unmasking 2015 Beadbi & Firing Incidents | Exclusive Report by Journalist Rajdeep Kaur

July 19, 2025

In this exclusive report, journalist Rajdeep Kaur presents a detailed analysis of the Justice Ranjit Singh Commission’s findings on the 2015 sacrilege (beadbi) incidents at Burj Jawahar Singh Wala, Bargari, Malke, and Gurusar Jalal, as well as the police firing at Kotkapura and Behbal Kalan.

Elementary School in Fresno, California Named After Human Rights Defender Jaswant Singh Khalra

June 27, 2025

An elementary school in the city of Fresno has been named in honor of Jaswant Singh Khalra, a renowned human rights defender from Punjab, India.

Punjab and Haryana High Court Warns of Potential Abuse in Punjab Police’s use of Arrest Quotas

March 24, 2025

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has issued a stern warning against the Punjab Police’s use of arrest quotas in its anti-drug campaign, raising concerns over potential abuse of authority and the framing of innocent individuals.

Extrajudicial Police Encounters Threaten Human Rights in Punjab: Panch Pardhani Panthak Jatha

March 20, 2025

In a joint statement issued today, the Panch Pardhani Panthak Jatha, comprising Panth Sewak personalities, expressed grave concern over the growing trend of police encounters in Punjab, particularly the recent surge in the killing of young individuals. The Jatha emphasized that portraying these deaths as “successes” poses a serious threat to human rights in the state.

NSA Ends for 7 Out of 10 Sikh Detainees in Assam Jail; To be Arrested in Ajnala Case

March 17, 2025

The National Security Act (NSA) has ended for seven out of ten Sikh detainees who have been held at Dibrugarh jail in Assam since March 2023. The Punjab police have confirmed the development, stating that the seven individuals will now face arrest under FIR No. 39/2023, registered at Ajnala police station.

Exclusive Interview with Jaggi Johal’s Lawyer After Acquittal of British Sikh Activist in India

March 7, 2025

As global uncertainty rises, further exacerbated by the election of Donald Trump as President of the United States, the Indian government, led by Narendra Modi and Amit Shah, has faced accusations of targeting Sikh activists abroad, including in the USA, Canada, and the UK, through its agents. Punjab, due to its geo-strategic location, and Sikhs, due to their political history, have become increasingly relevant in the evolving situation in South Asia.

Pillibhit Encounter: Exclusive Interview with Advo. Simranjit Singh: Why He Thinks It was Fake?

December 30, 2024

Advocate Simranjit Singh attended the Antim Sanskar (funeral) of three youths who, according to the police, were gunned down in Pillibhit district of Uttar Pradesh. However, he has raised questions about the police’s version of events, which claims the trio was killed in a police encounter. Journalist Mandeep Singh speaks with Advocate Simranjit Singh […]

Pilibhit Encounter Involving Three Youth from Punjab: Police Claims Success Amidst Questions and Calls for Impartial Inquiry

December 25, 2024

Chandigarh: On December 23, 2024, Punjab Police DGP Gaurav Yadav announced a breakthrough against an alleged module of the Khalistan Zindabad Force (KZF), stating that three members of the group were killed in an “encounter” in the jurisdiction of Puranpur Police Station, in the Pilibhit district of Uttar Pradesh. He described it as a joint […]

Justice Kuldip Singh, Who Called Sikh Cremations “Worse Than Genocide,” Dies at 92

November 27, 2024

New Delhi, November 27, 2024 – Justice (retired) Kuldip Singh, the former judge of the Indian Supreme Court termed the extrajudicial killings and secret cremations of dead bodies of Sikhs during the mid-1980s-1990s in Punjab as “worse than genocide”, passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at the age of 92. Justice Singh’s comment about […]

Hari Nau Case: Two Shooters Arrested; Another Possible Killing Averted: claims Police

November 11, 2024

Faridkot/Chandigarh: Punjab Police have arrested two individuals in connection with the murder of Gurpreet Singh Hari Nau, a Sikh activist and close associate of slain actor-turned-activist Deep Sidhu. The arrests were announced on 10 November 2024 following a joint operation by the Special Squad of Special Operations Cell (SSOC) Mohali, the Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF), […]

Gurpreet Singh Hari Nau’s Murder Case: All Major Updates Till Date

October 20, 2024

Chandigarh: The Punjab Police have claimed a breakthrough in the case of Gurpreet Singh Hari Nau’s murder. Punjab police chief DGP Gaurav Yadav addressed a press conference on October 17, 2024, stating that the “gangster” Arshdeep Singh, alias Arsh Dalla, based abroad, had masterminded the murder of Gurpreet Singh Hari Nau. Police Announce Three Arrests: […]

Former DIG & DSP Get Jail Terms in 31 Years Old Fake Encounter Case

June 8, 2024

A Special Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court, presided over by Judge RK Gupta, in Mohali, yesterday (7 June 2024) sentenced two former officials of the Punjab police in a 31-year-old fake encounter extrajudicial murder case.

Balachaur Woman Arrested from Delhi Airport in Ajnala Case Discharged by Court

April 17, 2024

Chanpreet Kaur, daughter of Khazan Singh, was taken into custody by authorities on April 14, 2024 from Indira Gandhi Airport in Delhi. She is discharged by court as investigations failed to establish her link with the case.

Police Arrest Balachaur Woman from Delhi Airport in Ajnala Case

April 16, 2024

As per media reports, the Punjab police have arrested a woman in the Ajnala case registered against Waris Punjab De chief Amritpal Singh and his associates.

Extra Judicial Killing: After 31 years, CBI Court Jails Ex-Officer of Punjab Police

April 6, 2024

On 30 March 2024 in a 32-year-old case, a Special CBI court sentenced recently ex-SP Amarjit Singh to 10 years imprisonment for the abduction of Balwinder Singh of village Jhabal, Tarn Taran.

Police Crackdown on Sikh Activists Across Punjab Ahead of Gathering in Amritsar

March 17, 2024

Punjab police have launched a massive crackdown on Sikh activists ahead of Pathic Ekatarta (gathering) at Sri Amritsar today (17th of March).

Panth Sewak Personality Bhai Diljit Singh House Arrested

March 16, 2024

Punjab police has put Panth Sewak personality Bhai Diljit Singh under house arrest. A team of six police officials visited Bhai Diljit Singh's house today and informed him that the state government has decided to put him under house arrest.

3 Punjab Police Officers Convicted for 1992 Fake Encounter Murder

September 8, 2023

A CBI Special Court in Mohali has convicted three Punjab Police officers for their involvement in the 1992 fake encounter murder of Sikh youth Harjit Singh. Former Inspector Dharam Singh, Assistant Sub-Inspector Gurdev Singh, and Sub-Inspector Surinder Singh were found guilty of their roles in the conspiracy and murder.

Enforced Disappearance of 3 Sikh Youth: Two cops get imprisonment for life after 30 years

August 26, 2022

CBI Court Mohali sentences two Punjab police to rigorous life imprisonment for four fake encounter murders and illegally cremating their dead bodies .

31 Years After Enforced Disappearance Killing of A Sikh Youth, Cops Sentenced to 10 Years Imprisonment for Abduction

February 3, 2022

Chandigarh: A special CBI Court of Harinder K. Sidhu on 31st of January 2022 convicted former Inspector Major Singh, then SHO of police station Sadar, Tarn Taran for the kidnapping, abduction, illegal detention and disappearance of Santokh Singh in 1991. The convicted cop is sentenced to 10 years imprisonment with Rs 50,000 fine under Sect […]

Sumedh Saini’s Bail Plea Rejected by Mohali Court in Balwant Singh Multani Murder Case

September 2, 2020

A Mohali court on Tuesday (1 Sept.) rejected the bail plea of former DGP Sumedh Saini in Balwant Singh Multani murder case.

Sikhs, Bahujans, Muslims Hold Joint Protest in Punjab on 15 August

August 15, 2020

A number of Sikh, Bahujan and Muslim activists held a joint protest at Jalandhar on August 15, which is marked annually as independence day by the Indian state. It is learnt that activists belonging to Dal Khalsa, Shiromani Akali Dal Amritsar (Mann), Rashtriya Muslim Morcha, Bhaujan Kranti Morcha, Sikh Youth Federation Bhindrawale (SYFB) and Akal Federation participated in this protest.

Stop Repression and Illegal Detention of Sikhs Youth in Punjab Under Lawless Laws like UAPA: ASC

July 17, 2020

Chandigarh: In a written statement (copy with SSN) the American Sikh Council (ASC) has expressed grave concerns about the alleged “illegal detention of innocent Sikh youth” across the state of Punjab in the past two weeks. ASC said: [s]ince late June 2020, over dozen Sikhs have been arrested around Punjab including Lovepreet of village Shadipur […]

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