Behbal Kalan Incident

No Bail to Paramraj Umranangal Yet; HC Directs SIT to Serve 7 Days Notice before Arrest in Other Cases

VIP Treatment to Paramraj Umranangal in Jail: Patiala Jail Superintendent Suspended Over

Ex-DGP Saini raising false alarm to hoodwink the Govt : Dal Khalsa

IG Paramraj Umranangal Arrested by Police; SIT Says ‘Enough Evidence’ Against Him

Meet Bargari Promises or Face Protest: Five Member Committee Tells Punjab Govt.

Bargari & Behbal Kalan: Ummranangal and Other Top Cops Re-summoned by SIT

Saka Behbal Kalan: Ludhiana Court Dismisses Complaint Against Badals; Says Complainant Failed to Show Grounds for Action

Faridkot Court Rejects Anticipatory Bail Plea of 3 Cops in Saka Behbal Kalan Case

Saka Behbal Kalan: Faridkot Court to Pronounce Decision on Anticipatory Bail of 3 Cops Today

SIT Grills Ex-SSP Charanjit Sharma Arrested in Saka Behbal Kalan Firing Case

Ex-SSP Who Led Police Firing on Sikhs at Behbal Kalan Arrested

Bhai Dhian Singh Mand Demands Arrest of Cops Named in Saka Behbal Kalan FIR

Saka Behbal Kalan: Full Judgement of HC Dismissing Petitions of Charanjit Sharma & Other Cops

HC Dismisses Petitions of EX-SSP Charanjit Sharma & Other Cops against SIT in Saka Behbal Kalan Case

Amarinder Singh Govt. Protecting Bargari and Behbal Kalan Culprits: Justice (Retd.) Zora Singh

EX-MLA Mantar Singh Brar Defends Kotkapura and Behbal Kalan Police Action Before SIT

India’s NSA Ajit Doval is Playing with Sikh Sentiments in Beadbi Cases: Bir Davinder Singh

Sumedh Saini Reusing Mala-Fide Plea to His Defence Against Action in Behbal Kalan Firing Case

Hearing of Criminal Complaint Against Badals for Beadbi Incidents and Behbal Kalan Firing Adjourned to Nov. 1

After Charanjit Sharma, Now Sumedh Saini Moves High Court Against Justice Ranjit Singh Commission’s Report

March to Bargari Overshadows SAD (B) and Congress Political Rallies

Impunity to Police, Justice is the Causality: says Dal Khalsa

Behbal Kalan Firing Accused Ex-SSP Charanjit Sharma Files Challenges Report of Justice Ranjit Singh Commission in High Court

Punjab Ministers Continue to Pay Lip Service on Justice Ranjit Singh Commission Report

Sikh Pracharaks Group Hand Over Condemnation Letter to SGPC

What Parkash Singh Badal’s Statement Denying Ordering Behbal Kalan Firing Reveals?

HS Phoolka Serves Ultimatum to 5 Cabinet Ministers to Ensure SIT on Behbal Kalan Firing Case

Legal Experts Express Divergent Views on Punjab Govt’s Ability to Withdraw Be adbi Cases from CBI

Punjab CM Announces Police SIT For Probe Into Beadbi & Police Firing Incidents [Official Statement]

CBI Probe Discarded, SIT to Investigate; Minister Bajwa Termed Sumedh Saini Killer, Demanded Arrest

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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.

Analysing Punjab Government’s New Law on Sacrileges: Exclusive Talk with Advocate Manjhpur

July 15, 2025

The sacrilege of Guru Granth Sahib Ji has remained a major political issue in Punjab since the 2015 Bargari incident, which was followed by the Behbal Kalan police firing and a series of other consequential events that continue to shape Punjab's political landscape.

Surrey Politician Faces Scrutiny Over Alleged Ties to Indian Police Officer Paramraj Umranangal

April 18, 2025

Sukh Pandher, a federal election candidate, is under pressure to clarify his relationship with Paramraj Umranangal, a senior Indian police officer accused of human rights abuses against Sikhs.

After Behbal Kalan Case, Ex-DGP Sumedh Saini Also Named As Accused in Kotkapura Firing Case

October 11, 2020

A Special Investigation Team (SIT), probing the Kotkapura and Behbal Kalan police firing of 2015, has nominated former Punjab Director General of Police as an accused in related case registered at Kotakpura city police station in 2018.

Saka Behbal Kalan: SIT Says Police Forged Firing on Vehicle to Fabricate Self Defence

June 18, 2020

The Special Investigative Team (SIT) formed to investigate police firing incident at Behbal Kalan has arrested a lawyer named Sohail Brar, who is accused of fabricating bullet marks on a police escort vehicle in the Behbal Kalan police firing case.

Sikh Group Condemns RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat for ‘Hindu Rashtra’ Speech

October 11, 2019

Dal Khalsa leaders Hardeep Singh Mehraj and Paramjeet Singh Tanda declared "Punjab will oppose such sinister designs of RSS and won't become part of Hindu rashtra".

SIT Files Chargesheet Against former SSP Charanjit Sharma in Saka Behbal Kalan Case

April 24, 2019

Special Investigation team(SIT) constituted to investigate Behbal Kalan firing case today filed a challan against former Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Moga Charanjit Singh Sharma in the court of Judicial Magistrate, Faridkot pertaining to FIR number 130, registered at police station Bajakhana, Faridkot under section 302/307/201/218/166-A/120-B of IPC act, and 25/27/54/59 of Arms Act.

Punjab Govt. Seeks Withdrawal of High Court Relief to Paramraj Umranangal

March 17, 2019

The Punjab and Haryana high court is scheduled to hear on Monday (March 18) a plea of Punjab government seeking recalling of its order giving interim relief to suspended inspector general of police (IGP) Paramraj Singh Umranangal in beadbi and police firing cases of 2015.

Suspended IG Paramraj Umranangal Released on Bail

March 12, 2019

The District and Sessions Court of Faridkot on Monday granted bail to suspended Inspector General of Police (IGP) Paramraj Umranangal. Umranangal was arrested by the SIT on February 19 in relation to police firing on Sikh sangat during Saka Kotkapura 2015.

HC Recalls Order After Govt. Objects to Relief to SSP Charanjit Sharma

March 9, 2019

The Punjab and Haryana high court on Friday (March 8) issued a notice to the Punjab government on a plea filed by former Moga SSP Charanjit Singh Sharma, seeking directions to the police to inform him in advance before arresting in any other case related to incidents of beadbi.

No Bail to Paramraj Umranangal Yet; HC Directs SIT to Serve 7 Days Notice before Arrest in Other Cases

March 7, 2019

The Punjab and Haryana High Court today issued directions to the Punjab police to give seven days prior notice to suspended IG Paramraj Singh Umranangal before arresting him FIR number 130/15, PS Bajakhana registered under sections 302, 307, 34, 218 and 120B Indian Penal Code (IPC) and sections 25 and 27 of Arms Act.

VIP Treatment to Paramraj Umranangal in Jail: Patiala Jail Superintendent Suspended Over

March 5, 2019

Punjab jails minister Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa yesterday suspended Patiala central jail superintendent Jaspal Singh for giving special treatment to suspended inspector general (IG) Paramraj Singh Umranangal who is in judicial custody after his arrest in a case related to Saka Behbal Kalan 2015.

Ex-DGP Saini raising false alarm to hoodwink the Govt : Dal Khalsa

February 20, 2019

Dal Khalsa took ex-DGP Sumedh Singh Saini to task for falsely raising a hue and cry on the arrest of IG Paramraj Singh Umranangal. The organization is of the considered view that in order to blackmail the ruling class, the infamous top cop has raked up Referendum 2020 proposal, which in the real sense is a survey or an opinion poll to see how many Sikhs are in favour of Punjab's independence.

IG Paramraj Umranangal Arrested by Police; SIT Says ‘Enough Evidence’ Against Him

February 18, 2019

Punjab police IG Paramraj Singh Umranangal was arrested today by a Special Investigation Team (SIT) set up to probe Saka Behbal Kalan in which two Sikhs were killed by Punjab police on 14 October 2015.

Meet Bargari Promises or Face Protest: Five Member Committee Tells Punjab Govt.

February 14, 2019

A five-member panel, formed by Bhai Jagtar Singh Hawara, has given an ultimatum to the state government to meet the promises its ministers had made when Bargari Insaaf Morcha ended its protest over beadbi and Saka Behbal Kalan cases and on Sikh political prisoner' issue on December 9 last year.

Bargari & Behbal Kalan: Ummranangal and Other Top Cops Re-summoned by SIT

February 12, 2019

A special investigation team (SIT) of the Punjab Police, which is investigating the incidents of beadbi of the Guru Granth Sahib and the subsequent police firing on Sikh sangat at village Behbal Kalan in 2015, has re-summoned top officials of the police and civilian administration on February 12 (Tuesday).

Saka Behbal Kalan: Ludhiana Court Dismisses Complaint Against Badals; Says Complainant Failed to Show Grounds for Action

February 9, 2019

A Ludhiana resident had filed a complaint under section 304 (culpable homicide not amounting to murder), 307 (attempt to murder), 295 and 34 of Indian Penal Code (IPC) against former Punjab CM Parkash Singh Badal and former Deputy CM Sukhbir Singh Badal in relation to Saka Behbal Kalan (2015).

Faridkot Court Rejects Anticipatory Bail Plea of 3 Cops in Saka Behbal Kalan Case

February 2, 2019

The court of Faridkot district and sessions judge Harpal Singh today rejected anticipatory bail application of three cops today. The court had heard arguments of both sides yesterday and reserved the order for today.

Saka Behbal Kalan: Faridkot Court to Pronounce Decision on Anticipatory Bail of 3 Cops Today

February 2, 2019

The court of Faridkot district and sessions judge Harpal Singh is expected to pronounce the decision on anticipatory bail application of three cops today. The court had heard arguments of both sides yesterday and reserved the order for Saturday (today).

SIT Grills Ex-SSP Charanjit Sharma Arrested in Saka Behbal Kalan Firing Case

January 29, 2019

A day after arresting former Moga SSP Charanjit Singh Sharma from Hoshiarpur, five members of the SIT, headed by ADGP Pramod Kumar and IG Kunwar Vijay Pratap, on Monday (Jan. 28) questioned him for over three hours at Faridkot Sadar police station.

Ex-SSP Who Led Police Firing on Sikhs at Behbal Kalan Arrested

January 27, 2019

It is learnt that the the Punjab police SIT has arrested former SSP Charanjit Sharma from his house in Hoshiarpur on Sunday (January 27) morning in connection with the Saka Behbal Kalan (14 Oct. 2015) in which the police had killed two Sikhs by opening gunfire on Sikhs who were staging a sit down demanding action against culprits of Beadbi of Guru Granth Sahib.

Bhai Dhian Singh Mand Demands Arrest of Cops Named in Saka Behbal Kalan FIR

January 27, 2019

After the Punjab and Haryana High Court yesterday dismissed the petition of former SSP Charanjit Sharma and other police officers named in FIRs pertaining to Saka Behbal Kalan police firing, acting jathedar Bhai Dhian Singh Mand demanded that the state government should immediately arrest the accused cops.

Saka Behbal Kalan: Full Judgement of HC Dismissing Petitions of Charanjit Sharma & Other Cops

January 26, 2019

Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) has accessed the full judgement of the Punjab and Haryana High Court dismissing petition of Ex-SSP Charanjit Sharma which is being shared here for the information of readers of the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN).

HC Dismisses Petitions of EX-SSP Charanjit Sharma & Other Cops against SIT in Saka Behbal Kalan Case

January 26, 2019

P&H high court yesterday (Jan. 25) said that the special investigation team (SIT) of the Punjab Police would continue to probe the cases against police officials named in FIR related to the police firing on Sikh sangat at Behbal Kalan on October 14, 2015.

Amarinder Singh Govt. Protecting Bargari and Behbal Kalan Culprits: Justice (Retd.) Zora Singh

January 9, 2019

Former judge and the chairman of the one-man commission constituted by then SAD (Badal)-BJP government in Punjab, Justice (Retd.) Zora Singh has accused Amarinder Singh led Punjab government of protecting the culprits of Beadbi incidents at Bargari; as well as cops who killed two Sikhs at Behbal Kalan.

EX-MLA Mantar Singh Brar Defends Kotkapura and Behbal Kalan Police Action Before SIT

November 10, 2018

Under question for his role in police action against the peacefully demonstrating Sikh sangat in Kotkapura and Behbal Kalan in October 2015, former SAD (Badal) MLA Mantar Singh Brar reportedly defended the police action before the Punjab policeSpecial Investigation Team (SIT) formed by the government to investigate the matter.

India’s NSA Ajit Doval is Playing with Sikh Sentiments in Beadbi Cases: Bir Davinder Singh

October 15, 2018

Sikh sangat in large numbers converged at Bargari on Sunday to mark shaheedi day of Bhai Krishan Bhagwan Singh (Niamiwala) and Bhai Gurjeet Singh (Sarawan), who were killed by the Punjab police on October 14, 2015.

Sumedh Saini Reusing Mala-Fide Plea to His Defence Against Action in Behbal Kalan Firing Case

October 11, 2018

Former Punjab DGP Sumedh Saini had approached the Punjab and Haryana High Court yesterday seeking High Court's intervention to the investigation Behbal Kalan firing case be handed over to CBI or any other agency not belonging to the Punjab state.

Hearing of Criminal Complaint Against Badals for Beadbi Incidents and Behbal Kalan Firing Adjourned to Nov. 1

October 11, 2018

The Court of Judicial Magistrate Sumit Sabharwal on Tuesday (Oct. 9) recorded the statement of a complainant in a criminal case filed against former Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal and former Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal.

After Charanjit Sharma, Now Sumedh Saini Moves High Court Against Justice Ranjit Singh Commission’s Report

October 11, 2018

Punjab’s former Director-General of Police (DGP) Sumedh Singh Saini has reportedly moved the Punjab and Haryana High Court against Justice Ranjit Singh Commission's report.

March to Bargari Overshadows SAD (B) and Congress Political Rallies

October 8, 2018

The last Sunday (October 7) was a day of political rallies in Punjab with two major political rivals holding rallies in the home constituencies of leaders of the opponent party.

Impunity to Police, Justice is the Causality: says Dal Khalsa

September 14, 2018

Dal Khalsa today castigated the Punjab government for giving ample opportunity to cops guilty of Behbal Kalan firing to get judicial relief.

Behbal Kalan Firing Accused Ex-SSP Charanjit Sharma Files Challenges Report of Justice Ranjit Singh Commission in High Court

September 13, 2018

Former SSP Charanjit Sharma and two others have filed a petition in Punjab and Haryana High Court challenging Justice Ranjit Singh Commission’s report.

Punjab Ministers Continue to Pay Lip Service on Justice Ranjit Singh Commission Report

September 7, 2018

Some cabinet ministers of the Congress government continue to pay their lip service to Justice Ranjit Singh Commission's report on cases related to beadbi of Guru Granth Sahib and police firing at Kotkapura and Behbal Kalan in 2015.

Sikh Pracharaks Group Hand Over Condemnation Letter to SGPC

September 3, 2018

Activists of a newly formed group 'Darbar-E-Khalsa' today held an Ardas samagam in front of the Akal Takht Sahib. After performing the Ardas, the group formed by Sikh pracharaks also handed over 'condemnation letter' to the Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC).

What Parkash Singh Badal’s Statement Denying Ordering Behbal Kalan Firing Reveals?

September 2, 2018

Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal) patron Parkash Singh Badal yesterday (Sept. 1) issued a written statement on his party's "verified" Facebook page denying that he had ordered police firing at Behbal Kalan.

HS Phoolka Serves Ultimatum to 5 Cabinet Ministers to Ensure SIT on Behbal Kalan Firing Case

September 1, 2018

Aam Aadmi Party leader and Dakha MLA H S Phoolka today served ultimatum to five Cabinet Ministers of the Punjab government to form a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to initiate probe against former CM Parkash Singh Badal and former DGP Sumedh Saini in Behbal Kalan firing case.

Legal Experts Express Divergent Views on Punjab Govt’s Ability to Withdraw Be adbi Cases from CBI

August 30, 2018

Divergent opinion has come up with regard to Punjab government's ability to withdraw investigation of cases related to beadbi of Guru Granth Sahib at Burj Jawarahar Singh Wala and Bargari villages in 2015.

Punjab CM Announces Police SIT For Probe Into Beadbi & Police Firing Incidents [Official Statement]

August 28, 2018

Punjab government today announced to take back investigation of Beadbi cases from the CBI and hand it over to a proposed Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the Punjab police.

CBI Probe Discarded, SIT to Investigate; Minister Bajwa Termed Sumedh Saini Killer, Demanded Arrest

August 28, 2018

Punjab state assembly today discussed the report of Justice Ranjit Singh Commission. Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal) staged walkout taking a plea that they were being not allotted enough time.

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