Fake Encounters

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

Demands for CBI Probe Intensify as Punjab Police’s Narrative in Gurdaspur Encounter Draws Heavy Scrutiny

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

1992 Fake Encounter Case: After 31 Years Cop Convicted for Framing False Records

3 Punjab Police Officers Convicted for 1992 Fake Encounter Murder

How Will Allahabad HC Verdict in Pilibhit Case Affect The Other Fake Encounters Cases? Special Talk.

SGPC No Longer a Representative Body of the Sikhs [Op-Ed]

High Court Hears PIL of 8257 Missing and Extra-Judicially Killed in Fake Encounters in Punjab

PIL in Punjab High Court Seeks Justice in 8,257 Cases of Enforces Disappearances and Fake Encounters

Advocate Amar Singh Chahal on Indian State’s Policy of Impunity in Punjab

On Impunity in Punjab & Pardoning of Guilty Cops: Advo. Jaspal Singh Manjhpur [Video]

Human Rights Lawyers Oppose Impunity in Punjab; Condemn Release of Cops Guilty of Extra-Judicial Killings

After 26 Years, Two Convicted Punjab Police Officials Get 6 Years Jail Term for Enforced Disappearance of Sikh Youth

Crimes Against Humanity In Punjab: Plea Filed in SCI Withdrawn With Liberty to Move High Court

At PAU Convocation, Punjab Governor Gets Letter Titled ‘To Wake Your Conscience’

Impunity for Crimes Against Humanity in Punjab: KMO to Protest in Amritsar on July 1

Impunity for Crimes Against Humanity in Punjab: Cops Convicted for Fake Encounter of SIkh Youth Pardoned by Governor

Ishrat Jahan Fake Encounter Case: CBI Court Decides to Discharge DG Vanjara and NK Amin for Want to Sanction to Prosecute

Gurdaspur SSP, 3 Others Put on Notice For Threatening Witness of 1994 Fake Encounter

Manipur Fake Encounter: Victims and Witnesses Face Delays, Reprisals in Quest for Justice

SYFB Honours Author of “Punjab Da Butcher” Book on KPS Gill

‘Encounter killings in UP Alarming’: UN slams Yogi Govt.; Takes Notice of Encounter Killings in UP

The Butcher of Punjab: New Book on KPS Gill Release at Akal Takht Sahib

KMO Seeks UN Secretary-General to Intervention for Independent Inquiry into June 1984 Attack and Human Rights Abuses by Indian Forces

Fake Encounters in Punjab: CBI Court Awards Imprisonment for Life to Two More Killer Cops

1992 Fake Encounter of 14 Years of Sikh Boy: Full Judgement of CBI Court Mohali Convicting 2 Punjab Cops

After 26 Years Two Punjab Cops Get Life Imprisonment for Killing Teenager in Fake Encounter

Even Sikh Soldier in Indian Army was killed in Fake Encounter by Punjab Police: Case File of Baldev Singh s/o Buta Singh

Case File of Fake Encounter Victim Gulsham Kumar: Do These Cops Deserve ‘Sympathetic View’?:

Indian Army Major, 7 Others Booked for Killing 12 yrs old boy in 2009 Manipur ‘Encounter’

Fake Encounters in UP: SCI Notice to State Government on Petition by PUCL

Ishrat Jahan Fake Encounter Case: Court Concludes Proceedings on D G Vanjara’s Discharge Plea; Order Reserved Till July 17

Pilibhit – A Tail of Struggle Against State Terror: Trailer of Sikh Siyasat’s Upcoming Documentary

MANIPUR: Over 1000 call for an end to intimidation, harassment and attacks against Human Rights Defenders associated with EEVFAM

‘Countering Silence’ report on extra-judicial executions in UP and Haryana makes Shocking Revelations

Encounters in Uttar Pradesh: India’s NHRC Orders Police Inquiry into 17 Cases of Encounters by the Police

Manipur Fake Encounters: Activists Meet to Pursue the Legal Forums for Justice

Sohrabudin Fake Encounter Case Is A Failure Of Judicial System: Ex-judge Abhay M Thipsay

Amarinder Singh Hiding Information On Fake Encounter Killing of 21 Sikhs: DSGMC

Fake Encounters

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.

Demands for CBI Probe Intensify as Punjab Police’s Narrative in Gurdaspur Encounter Draws Heavy Scrutiny

February 27, 2026

Following the controversial pre-dawn alleged police encounter of 19-year-old Ranjit Singh in Gurdaspur, political leaders and human rights organizations are intensifying their demands for an independent CBI investigation, questioning the official police narrative.

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 […]

1992 Fake Encounter Case: After 31 Years Cop Convicted for Framing False Records

October 28, 2023

A Mohali court on Friday (27 October) pronounced judgment in another 1992 fake encounter case and convicted one former police official for preparing false records.

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.

How Will Allahabad HC Verdict in Pilibhit Case Affect The Other Fake Encounters Cases? Special Talk.

December 21, 2022

A discussion forum, Samvad organised a twitter space to talk about the latest verdict of Allahabad High Court in Pilibhit fake encounter case and how will it going to affect almost every single case which is opened against police officials.

SGPC No Longer a Representative Body of the Sikhs [Op-Ed]

April 23, 2020

Still Sikhs hope against hope that SGPC should not have honored P.S Umranagal, a police officer in Golden Temple complex who is known to have involved in fake-encounters and the Bargari beadbi.

High Court Hears PIL of 8257 Missing and Extra-Judicially Killed in Fake Encounters in Punjab

March 10, 2020

A bench of Chief Justice of Punjab & Haryana High Court resumes hearing PIL of 8257 missing and extra-judicially killed persons in staged encounters in Punjab from 1984-1995.

PIL in Punjab High Court Seeks Justice in 8,257 Cases of Enforces Disappearances and Fake Encounters

December 20, 2019

Punjab & Haryana High Court hears a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) identifying over 8,257 cases of enforced disappearances. These persons were killed in fake encounters by Indian forces in Punjab during 1980s-90s period in Punjab.

Advocate Amar Singh Chahal on Indian State’s Policy of Impunity in Punjab

October 24, 2019

A number of human rights lawyers held a joint press conference on October 16, 2019 at Press Club Chandigarh to express their opposition to the Indian State's policy of impunity for Crimes Against Humanity committed by Indian Security forces in Punjab during 1980s-1990s.

On Impunity in Punjab & Pardoning of Guilty Cops: Advo. Jaspal Singh Manjhpur [Video]

October 20, 2019

Human Rights Lawyers Oppose Impunity in Punjab; Condemn Release of Cops Guilty of Extra-Judicial Killings

October 20, 2019

Declaring that Punjab Government move to get police police officers convicted of fake encounters and extra-judicial killings released from jail as “unlawful, arbitrary and unconstitutional”, various human rights lawyers today held a joint press conference and condemned the move.

After 26 Years, Two Convicted Punjab Police Officials Get 6 Years Jail Term for Enforced Disappearance of Sikh Youth

September 21, 2019

A CBI special court of Judge Nirbhow Singh Gill has convicted two Punjab police officers for their role in the abduction and disappearance of Gurinder Singh in 1993.

Crimes Against Humanity In Punjab: Plea Filed in SCI Withdrawn With Liberty to Move High Court

September 9, 2019

The Public Interest Litigation filed in the Supreme Court seeking probe into alleged mass killings during the counter-insurgency period in Punjab has been withdrawn with liberty to move the Punjab and Haryana High Court.

At PAU Convocation, Punjab Governor Gets Letter Titled ‘To Wake Your Conscience’

July 26, 2019

DAYS AFTER Punjab Governor VP Badnore granted pardons to four policemen who were convicted in the 1993 fake encounter case of a Ludhiana man, he was handed a letter titled ‘To wake your conscience’.

Impunity for Crimes Against Humanity in Punjab: KMO to Protest in Amritsar on July 1

June 24, 2019

Terming the pardoning of four former police officials who were convicted and sentenced to imprisonment for life by a CBI special court as 'impunity for crimes against humanity', the Khalra Mission Organization (KMO) has announced to hold a symbolic protest demonstration at Amritsar on July 1.

Impunity for Crimes Against Humanity in Punjab: Cops Convicted for Fake Encounter of SIkh Youth Pardoned by Governor

June 21, 2019

In a clear instance of endorsing Indian state’s policy of impunity for human rights abuser cops, the Governor of Punjab reportedly pardoned four police official who were convicted for murdering a Sikh youth in October 1993.

Ishrat Jahan Fake Encounter Case: CBI Court Decides to Discharge DG Vanjara and NK Amin for Want to Sanction to Prosecute

May 2, 2019

Former Gujarat police officers DG Vanzara and NK Amin will no longer be accused in the 2004 Ishrat Jehan fake encounter killing as an Indian court today approved their request for discharge after Gujarat Government refused to grant sanction for their prosecution.

Gurdaspur SSP, 3 Others Put on Notice For Threatening Witness of 1994 Fake Encounter

April 27, 2019

A Special CBI Court of Judge Nirbhau Singh Gill has issued notice to Gurdaspur SSP and three others for threatening a witness in a 1994 fake encounter case.

Manipur Fake Encounter: Victims and Witnesses Face Delays, Reprisals in Quest for Justice

February 5, 2019

Families of victims of alleged extra-judicial executions by security force personnel in Manipur, India are facing reprehensible delays and reprisals as they wait for justice, Amnesty India said today.

SYFB Honours Author of “Punjab Da Butcher” Book on KPS Gill

January 20, 2019

The Sikh Youth Federation Bhindranwale (SYFB) today (Jan. 20) honoured Sarabjeet Singh Ghumaan, author of book on former Punjab police chief KPS Gill.

‘Encounter killings in UP Alarming’: UN slams Yogi Govt.; Takes Notice of Encounter Killings in UP

January 12, 2019

Today, on 11 January 2019, four UN human rights experts have expressed alarm about allegations of at least 59 extrajudicial killings by police in Uttar Pradesh since March 2017.

The Butcher of Punjab: New Book on KPS Gill Release at Akal Takht Sahib

January 10, 2019

A new book titled Punjab Da Butcher - KPS Gill (KPS Gill - The Butcher of Punjab) was released on January 8 at Akal Takht Sahib. The book was released by Akal Takht head granthi Giani Jagtar Singh in the presence of various Sikh personalities and representatives of Sikh organisations.

KMO Seeks UN Secretary-General to Intervention for Independent Inquiry into June 1984 Attack and Human Rights Abuses by Indian Forces

October 3, 2018

The Khalra Mission Organization, a Punjab based human rights group, has written a letter to United Nations' Secretary-General António Guterres ahead of his visit to Darbar Sahib in Amritsar city of Punjab.

Fake Encounters in Punjab: CBI Court Awards Imprisonment for Life to Two More Killer Cops

September 29, 2018

In another case of fake encounter killings in Punjab, the Special CBI court of Additional Session Judge Harjeet Singh convicted two former Punjab police personnel.

1992 Fake Encounter of 14 Years of Sikh Boy: Full Judgement of CBI Court Mohali Convicting 2 Punjab Cops

September 27, 2018

A Mohali based special CBI court of Additional Sesssions Judge Nirbhau Singh Gill yesterday (Sept. 26) sentenced two Punjab cops for killing a Sikh teenager in a fake encounter in 1992.

After 26 Years Two Punjab Cops Get Life Imprisonment for Killing Teenager in Fake Encounter

September 27, 2018

A Mohali based special CBI court of Additional Sesssions Judge Nirbhau Singh Gill yesterday (Sept. 26) sentenced two Punjab cops for killing a Sikh teenager in a fake encounter in 1992.

Even Sikh Soldier in Indian Army was killed in Fake Encounter by Punjab Police: Case File of Baldev Singh s/o Buta Singh

September 23, 2018

Baldev Singh alias Deba was the only son of Buta Singh s/o Udham Singh. He was a soldier in the Indian Army and was posted at Srinagar. He was killed in Punjab police in fake encounter.

Case File of Fake Encounter Victim Gulsham Kumar: Do These Cops Deserve ‘Sympathetic View’?:

September 13, 2018

Punjab police chief DGP Suresh Arora recently urged India’s Ministry of Home Affairs to take ‘sympathetic view’ in favor of Punjab cops who are facing trails on murder and other counts. These cases were registered by the CBI after holding thorough investigation on the directives of SCI.

Indian Army Major, 7 Others Booked for Killing 12 yrs old boy in 2009 Manipur ‘Encounter’

August 3, 2018

Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has reportedly registered an FIR against a Major of Indian Army major besides 7 others for murdering a 12 years old boy in 2009 in an alleged encounter in Manipur.

Fake Encounters in UP: SCI Notice to State Government on Petition by PUCL

July 2, 2018

Supreme Court of India (SCI) on July 02 sought a response from the Uttar Pradesh government on a plea alleging that several fake encounters have taken place in the state in recent past.

Ishrat Jahan Fake Encounter Case: Court Concludes Proceedings on D G Vanjara’s Discharge Plea; Order Reserved Till July 17

June 30, 2018

A Special CBI court on today (June 30) concluded hearing a discharge petition filed by former IPS officer DG Vanzara in connection with the 2004 Ishrat Jahan encounter case.

Pilibhit – A Tail of Struggle Against State Terror: Trailer of Sikh Siyasat’s Upcoming Documentary

June 18, 2018

Sikh Siyasat has released the trailer of upcoming documentary titled: "Pilibhit - A Tail of Struggle Against State Terror".

MANIPUR: Over 1000 call for an end to intimidation, harassment and attacks against Human Rights Defenders associated with EEVFAM

June 17, 2018

Over 1000 people across India have supported Amnesty International India’s global BRAVE campaign in Manipur calling on the Chief Minister of Manipur ...

‘Countering Silence’ report on extra-judicial executions in UP and Haryana makes Shocking Revelations

May 23, 2018

A human rights group named Citizens Against Hate has released a report titled “Countering Silence” on extra-judicial executions in Uttar-Pradesh and Haryana states.

Encounters in Uttar Pradesh: India’s NHRC Orders Police Inquiry into 17 Cases of Encounters by the Police

May 17, 2018

India's National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has ordered a fact-finding inquiry into 17 cases of "encounter killings" (extra-judicial killings) in Uttar Pradesh and called for the report to be placed before it within four weeks.

Manipur Fake Encounters: Activists Meet to Pursue the Legal Forums for Justice

May 9, 2018

Rights activists have decided to impress upon the Supreme Court and the CBI the need to secure justice for families of the victims of extra-judicial killings after holding a two-day meeting here which was attended by human rights activists from different parts of the country. The meeting ended on Sunday.

Sohrabudin Fake Encounter Case Is A Failure Of Judicial System: Ex-judge Abhay M Thipsay

February 14, 2018

The manner in which the high profile fake encounter case of Sohrabudin Sheikh was handled was basically 'absurd' with inconsistencies in the legal process,