Punjab Police Atrocities

3 Punjab Police Officers Convicted for 1992 Fake Encounter Murder

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

Interim Bail for Sumedh Saini on Likelihood of Addition of Murder Clause in Balwant Singh Multani Case

Viral Video Lands Punjab Police in Trouble; Khanna SHO Accused of Making Nude Video of Men in Custody

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

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

Human Rights Lawyers Oppose Indian State’s Policy of Impunity and Move to Release Guilty Punjab Cops

1993 Multiple Custodial Murders Case: HC Notice to CBI for Summoning CM’s PSA Khubi Ram

CBI IO Turn Hostile in Case Against Ex-DGP Sumedh Saini in Triple Murder Case

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

Crimes Against Humanity in Punjab: Petition Seeks Justice for 8527 Extra-Judicial Killings

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

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

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

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

Story of State Patronage to Gurmeet Pinky: Exclusive Talk With Advocate Rajwinder Singh Bains

HC Directs Action Against SHO Who Arrested Victim Family to Help Gurmeet Pinky Take Revenge

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’?:

Former Pb & Hr High Court Judge Cross-Examined In Enforced Disappearance Case Against Sumedh Saini

Protecting The Killers – Bullets Recovered In Behbal Kalan Firing Case Are Extensively Tempered: Report

DGP Sumedh Saini’s Case A Classical Example Of How A State Protects Its Instrument: Dal Khalsa

Lived for over 100 years, Amar Kaur Dies Awaiting Justice in Killings Case Against Sumedh Saini

Investigative Report “IDENTIFYING THE UNIDENTIFIED” On Enforced Disappearances In Punjab Released At Delhi Press Club

Speech of S. Paramjit Singh Mand (Sikh Youth of Punjab) On Human Rights Day

Amarinder Singh Denies Torture of Jagtar Singh Jaggi; Jaggi’s Lawyer Rebuts CM’s statement

Find Political Solution To Punjab Problem In Order To End Cycle Of Violence: Dal Khalsa

Deeply Concerned By Abduction And Alleged Torture of UK Citizen by Punjab Police: WSO

UK: MPs Write to British Foreign Secretary About Arrest and Detention of Jagtar Singh Johal by Punjab Police

Ludhiana Arrests: Police Gets Remand of Two Till October 11

‘Punish Monsters In Khakhi’ Says Victms, Won’t Even Spare Badals If Found Connected Claims Justic Ranjit Singh

Amarinder Singh’s Fake Encounter Tweet: On DSGMC’s Complaint NHRC Demand’s Clarity From Punjab Govt

Communist Leader Sitaram Yechury Praises Deceased ‘Butcher of Punjab’ KPS Gill

KPS Gill’s Obituary: BJP Leader Madan Mohan Mittal Criticises SAD (Badal) Walkout

KMO’s Praveen Kumar writes Open Letter to Capt. Amarinder against Obituary Reference to KPS Gill

Obituary To Butcher KPS Gill in Vidhan Sabha: Congress, BJP, AAP Have Insulted Sikh Sentiments

After 25 years of Enforced Disappearance, Bathinda Court declared Prof. Bhullar’s father dead

Punjab Police Atrocities

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.

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.

Interim Bail for Sumedh Saini on Likelihood of Addition of Murder Clause in Balwant Singh Multani Case

June 15, 2020

Indian system took 29 years to register the first information report (FIR) against former Punjab cop Sumedh Saini in a case related to enforced disappearance of a Sikh youth named Balwant Singh Multani in 1991. But soon after registration of FIR Sumedi Saini twice got bail in the same case.

Viral Video Lands Punjab Police in Trouble; Khanna SHO Accused of Making Nude Video of Men in Custody

April 17, 2020

A viral video has brought more embarrassment for Punjab police, which is already struggle to make-up its fractured public image.

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.

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.

Human Rights Lawyers Oppose Indian State’s Policy of Impunity and Move to Release Guilty Punjab Cops

October 16, 2019

1993 Multiple Custodial Murders Case: HC Notice to CBI for Summoning CM’s PSA Khubi Ram

August 29, 2019

The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Wednesday issued a notice to CBI on a petition that sought summoning of Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh's personal security advisor (PSA) Khubi Ram - a retired inspector general – as an additional accused in a 1993 case of alleged custodial deaths.

CBI IO Turn Hostile in Case Against Ex-DGP Sumedh Saini in Triple Murder Case

July 29, 2019

A CBI Superintendent of Police, who probed a case related to abduction and killing of three persons against former Punjab DGP Sumedh Saini, has turned hostile.

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’.

Crimes Against Humanity in Punjab: Petition Seeks Justice for 8527 Extra-Judicial Killings

July 8, 2019

A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) concerning enforced disappearances and fake encounters of over 8,527 Punjabis, mostly Sikhs, has been filed in the Supreme Court of India (SCI) by the Punjab Documentation & Advocacy Project (PDAP).

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.

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).

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.

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.

Story of State Patronage to Gurmeet Pinky: Exclusive Talk With Advocate Rajwinder Singh Bains

December 30, 2018

Sikh Siyasat Editor Parmjeet Singh talked to Rajwinder Singh Bains, Senior Advocate of Punjab and Haryana Haryana Court about a recent decision of the Punjab and Haryana High Court.

HC Directs Action Against SHO Who Arrested Victim Family to Help Gurmeet Pinky Take Revenge

December 27, 2018

A clear proof of targeting of victim families by culprit cops in Punjab have come into light in form of a judgement of Punjab and Haryana High Court.

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.

Former Pb & Hr High Court Judge Cross-Examined In Enforced Disappearance Case Against Sumedh Saini

January 31, 2018

As per the media reports former Punjab and Haryana High Court Judge Rajiv Bhalla on Tuesday appeared in a Delhi court as a prosecution witness

Protecting The Killers – Bullets Recovered In Behbal Kalan Firing Case Are Extensively Tempered: Report

January 17, 2018

A report published in a Hindi vernacular on Wednesday (January 17th 2018) hints at a deeper conspiracy working behind the scene to protect the guilty police officials.

DGP Sumedh Saini’s Case A Classical Example Of How A State Protects Its Instrument: Dal Khalsa

December 13, 2017

Maintaining that denial of justice has become hallmark of Indian justice system, the Dal Khalsa said Amar Kaur, who had been waging a legal battle

Lived for over 100 years, Amar Kaur Dies Awaiting Justice in Killings Case Against Sumedh Saini

December 13, 2017

The case which can be seen as a blot on Judicial system of India, Amar Kaur a victim of state terrorism who had been waging a legal battle

Investigative Report “IDENTIFYING THE UNIDENTIFIED” On Enforced Disappearances In Punjab Released At Delhi Press Club

December 11, 2017

It is learnt that the Punjab Documentation & Advocacy Project (PDAP) here on Monday, held a press conference at the Press Club of India (Delhi Press Club)

Speech of S. Paramjit Singh Mand (Sikh Youth of Punjab) On Human Rights Day

December 11, 2017

The pro-freedom group of the Sikhs Dal Khalsa here on Sunday organised an event on World Human Rights Day (10th December) and expressed solidarity

Amarinder Singh Denies Torture of Jagtar Singh Jaggi; Jaggi’s Lawyer Rebuts CM’s statement

November 23, 2017

Jagtar Singh Jaggi's lawyer Advocate Jaspal Singh Manjhpur has rebutted Capt. Amarinder Singh's statement denying all allegations about torture of Jagtar Singh Jaggi.

Find Political Solution To Punjab Problem In Order To End Cycle Of Violence: Dal Khalsa

November 17, 2017

Pro-freedom group of the Sikhs Dal Khalsa's chief Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema met UK citizen Jagtar Singh Johal and other accused in the court premises

Deeply Concerned By Abduction And Alleged Torture of UK Citizen by Punjab Police: WSO

November 16, 2017

The World Sikh Organization of Canada is deeply concerned by emerging reports about the treatment received by Jagtar Singh Johal, a UK resident,

UK: MPs Write to British Foreign Secretary About Arrest and Detention of Jagtar Singh Johal by Punjab Police

November 14, 2017

British Sikh MP Preet Kaur Gil has written a letter to British Foreign Secretary expressing her deep concerns over the recent arrest of a UK citizen Jagatr Singh Johal alias 'Jaggi' by Punjab police.

Ludhiana Arrests: Police Gets Remand of Two Till October 11

October 9, 2017

The two Sikh youths lodged in Nabha's maximum security prison were here today brought in before Judicial Magistrate Devnoor Singh on production warrant

‘Punish Monsters In Khakhi’ Says Victms, Won’t Even Spare Badals If Found Connected Claims Justic Ranjit Singh

August 18, 2017

The victims reportedly narrated their feelings to Justice Ranjit Singh (retd), a former judge of the Punjab and Haryana high court, on Thursday as he visited

Amarinder Singh’s Fake Encounter Tweet: On DSGMC’s Complaint NHRC Demand’s Clarity From Punjab Govt

July 6, 2017

India's human rights organisation known as National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has here on Wednesday has sought the clarification from the Punjab

Communist Leader Sitaram Yechury Praises Deceased ‘Butcher of Punjab’ KPS Gill

July 2, 2017

Communist Party of India (Marxist) leader Sitaram Yechury reportedly praised former Punjab police DGP KPS Gill who died on May 26 this year.

KPS Gill’s Obituary: BJP Leader Madan Mohan Mittal Criticises SAD (Badal) Walkout

June 19, 2017

A senior BJP leader and former Health Minister in the previous Badal-BJP government Madan Mohan Mittal here on Sunday condemned the SAD (Badal)’s

KMO’s Praveen Kumar writes Open Letter to Capt. Amarinder against Obituary Reference to KPS Gill

June 16, 2017

In a press note released by Khalra Mission Organisation (KMO) a Punjab based human rights group, Praveen Kumar son of Chamman Lal who's elder son

Obituary To Butcher KPS Gill in Vidhan Sabha: Congress, BJP, AAP Have Insulted Sikh Sentiments

June 14, 2017

The pro-freedom Dal Khalsa here today stated that by offering obituary to infamous cop KPS Gill in the Vidhan Sabha budget session, the legislators have