Punjab Police

Sumedh Saini- An instrument of Indian State, Darling of Badals and a Killer cop is Finally Booked: Dal Khalsa

Copy of FIR No. 77 (PS Mataur, Mohali) Against Ex-DGP Sumedh Saini

Sumedh Saini on the Run After FIR in Enforced Disappearance Case; Denied Entry in HP

Legal Experts Say Police Going Lenient on Sidhu Moosewala, Singer Could Face 10-14 Years if Booked under Arms Act

Another FIR Against Singer Sidhu Moose Wala But Arms Act Sections Still Missing

Sidhu Moose Wala Turns Controversial for Punjab Govt.; Police Still Offering Favour

Hold Officials Accountable for Excessive Use of Force, Ill-Treatment During COVID19 Lockdown: Coalition Against Torture

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

Why Police Retaliate Rather Than Going by Law When Poor Are Involved?

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

Patiala Incident: Police Withdraws Case Against Bibi Sukhpreet Kaur, 3 Others

Arresting Nihang Singh’s Daughter-in-Law is Against Human Values: Taksal Chief Baba Harnam Singh

Emergency Imposed in Punjab? – Police Unleashes Crackdown to Silence Dissenting Voices

Journalist Yadwinder Karfew Condemns Case Against Journalist Bhupinder Singh Sajjan

Patiala Incident: Punjab Ministers Seek FIR Against MLA Simarjeet Singh Bains

Patiala Incident: Punjab Police Attest 3 For Social Media Reporting & Posts

Sikh Siyasat’s Special Report on Sabzi Mandi Patiala Incident Involving Punjab Cops and Nihang Singhs

Irked Over Its’ Automated Calls, Punjab Police Registers Two Cases Against SFJ

COVID-19: Rumours Target Muslims, Gujjars; Hoshiarpur DC Warns Strict Action; Police Case in Ludhiana

Why Punjab Police DGP Dinkar Gupta Sees Social Media As A Major Challenge? [A Brief Analysis]

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

UAPA Case Against Bhai Jaspal Singh Gurdaspur’s Relatives Acquitted

Court Notice to NIA and Jail Authorities for Mentally Torturing Sikh Undertrial

Special Report: Who Said What on DGP Dinkar Gupta’s Utterances Against Kartarpur Sahib?

After 27 Years, 6 Cops Convicted in Baba Charan Singh Karsewa and 5 Others’ Murder Case

Press Conference By SADA (Mann) Leaders Against Arrests of Party Cadres

More Than Hundred Sikhs Arrested by Punjab Police to Ensure KPS Gill Memorial Lecture: SADA (Mann)

Punjab Government Marks The Bloodstained Legacy of “Butcher of Punjab” KPS Gill; Sikhs Arrested to Prevent Protest

2020 Sikh Referendum Android App Jitters Punjab CM; All You Need To Know About This App

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Punjab Police

How Gurmeet Ram Rahim Escaped in Salabatpura Case? Role of Punjab Police & State Government

July 8, 2020

Burj Jawahar Singh Wala case is not the first case in which DSS chief is named by the Punjab police. He was earlier named by the state police in 2007 ‘Salabatpura case’.

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.

Sidhu Moosewala Still on the Run to Escape Arrest; 4 Cops Apply for their Anticipatory Bail

May 25, 2020

Four of the five cops, booked by the Sangrur and Barnala police involving use of arms, including an AK-47 rifle, by singer Sidhu Moosewala have now applied for anticipatory bail before a Sangrur court. Meanwhile Sidhu Moosewala still remains on the run.

Mohali Police Torture Journalist Major Singh in Police Station

May 23, 2020

Two ASIs of Mohali police are accused for torturing a senior Punjabi journalist in the police station. Major Singh, district incharge of Punjabi vernacular Rozana Pehredar said that he was covering an issue at Phase 4 Mohali Gurdwara Sahib when ASI Om Parkash and ASI Amar Nath snatched his mobile.

Conducting Raids to Arrest Singer Sidhu Moosewala, says Punjab Police

May 21, 2020

Sidhu Moosewala was booked in two cases for firing at a police at two different places earlier this month. He was accompanied by Punjab police officials who had unauthorisedly arranged shooting practise for him.

Sumedh Saini Case: Eye-witness Records Statement with Investigation Officer

May 11, 2020

An eye-witness against former DGP Sumedh Saini has recorded her statement with the investigation officer of the Punjab police. Advocate G. K. Mann and her husband were arrested along with deceased Balwant Singh Multani in 1991, when Sumedh Saini was SSP of Chandigarh.

Close Associate of Badals, Satnam Singh Kaler Defended Many ‘Killer Cops’

May 9, 2020

Advocate Satnam Singh Kaler may have withdrawn from the defence of former DGP Sumedh Saini but controversy triggered by his move to appear for Saini refuses to die down.

Under Fire, Sumedh Saini’s Lawyer Steps Back From Defending Ex-DGP

May 9, 2020

After facing severe criticism from Sikh circles, Advo. Satnam Singh Kaler, who is also chairman of Sikh Gurdwara Judicial Commission, announced to withdraw from defending Ex-DGP Sumedh Saini.

Send Police Team to Delhi to Arrest Saini: Dal Khalsa writes to CM Amarinder Singh

May 8, 2020

Dal Khalsa spokesman Kanwar Pal Singh has urged the Chief Minister Amarinder Singh to arrest and prosecute ex-DGP SS Saini as merely registering FIR against him means nothing.

Badals Connection: Gurdwara Judicial Commission Chairman Defending of Sumedh Saini in Court

May 8, 2020

Sumedh Saini's close association with Badal family led Shiromani Akali Dal (Baldal) was so open that Saini is often termed as 'darling of Badals'. During their rule in Punjab, Badals saved Sumedh Saini from legal proceedings in Balwant Singh Multani's enforced disappearance case.

What Punjab CM Amarinder Singh Says About Case Against Ex-DGP Sumedh Saini?

May 8, 2020

Former Punjab police chief Sumedh Saini is booked by Mataur police in a 1991 case related to enforced disappearance of Balwant Singh Multani. The FIR No. 77 (PS Mataur) is registered on 6 May 2020 on a complaint filed on 5 May 2020 by Balwant Singh's brother Palwinder Singh Multani.

Sumedh Saini- An instrument of Indian State, Darling of Badals and a Killer cop is Finally Booked: Dal Khalsa

May 7, 2020

Commenting on registration of FIR against former Punjab DGP Sumedh Saini, pro-freedom Sikh group Dal Khalsa said: “[s]ins of notorious cop SS Saini have come to haunt him after a long period".

Copy of FIR No. 77 (PS Mataur, Mohali) Against Ex-DGP Sumedh Saini

May 7, 2020

An FIR is registered against former Punjab police chief Sumedh Sahini at Mataur police station in Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar (Mohali).

Sumedh Saini on the Run After FIR in Enforced Disappearance Case; Denied Entry in HP

May 7, 2020

It is learnt that the Punjab Police have registered a criminal case against former DGP Sumedh Saini in connection with the disappearance of Balwant Singh Multani in 1991.

Legal Experts Say Police Going Lenient on Sidhu Moosewala, Singer Could Face 10-14 Years if Booked under Arms Act

May 7, 2020

Punjab police maintained that it acted promptly against ‘controversial Punjabi pop singer’ Sidhu Moose Wala and booked him after a video went viral showing Moosewala firing an AK47 with the help of police personnel.

Another FIR Against Singer Sidhu Moose Wala But Arms Act Sections Still Missing

May 6, 2020

As per reports, Punjab police have registered another FIR against Punjabi singer Sidhu Moose Wala for violating curfew at Dhuri police station after his another video went viral on Tuesday.

Sidhu Moose Wala Turns Controversial for Punjab Govt.; Police Still Offering Favour

May 5, 2020

Punjab police personnel allowed Sidhu Mossewala to use sophisticated automatic weapons and extended him help in shooting target in a training range. This venture took place at Badbar shooting range on May 4 amidst lockdown and curfew in Punjab. The shooting was arranged by a Punjab police DSP.

Hold Officials Accountable for Excessive Use of Force, Ill-Treatment During COVID19 Lockdown: Coalition Against Torture

April 25, 2020

Alarmed by accounts of police violence and ill-treatment across India during the imposition of a nationwide lockdown on 25th March, a group of human rights defenders campaigning against custodial violence and torture in India has reminded the Government of India that human rights must be “protected and accountability ensured even in exceptional circumstances”.

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.

Why Police Retaliate Rather Than Going by Law When Poor Are Involved?

April 22, 2020

Coronavirus like all other crises in past exposes that Indian democracy is being run by self-centered bureaucracy with police/security forces enjoying near holy status.

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.

Patiala Incident: Police Withdraws Case Against Bibi Sukhpreet Kaur, 3 Others

April 16, 2020

The Punjab police today withdrew case against Bibi Sukhpreet Kaur, daughter in law of Baba Balwinder Singh, and 3 others. They were arrested after a clash took place between Nihang Singhs and Patiala cops on Sunday at Sabzi Mandi Patiala.

Arresting Nihang Singh’s Daughter-in-Law is Against Human Values: Taksal Chief Baba Harnam Singh

April 16, 2020

After Sunday's Patiala Sabzi Mandi incident, the Punjab police arrested 11 persons, including a woman, and booked them under draconian Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA).

Emergency Imposed in Punjab? – Police Unleashes Crackdown to Silence Dissenting Voices

April 15, 2020

Chandigarh: It seems that an undeclared emergency has been imposed in Punjab since Sunday’s Patiala Sabzi Mandi incident. Eager to silence dissenting voices, the Punjab police is registering criminal cases, making arrests and putting behind bars all those who are not endorsing its narrative on Sunday’s incident and expressing a difference of opinion. Arrest of […]

Journalist Yadwinder Karfew Condemns Case Against Journalist Bhupinder Singh Sajjan

April 14, 2020

Quoting renowned French historian and philosopher Voltaire, journalist and TV anchor Yadwinder Karfew condemned the police case against Hoshiarpur based social media journalist Bhupinder Singh Sajjan.

Patiala Incident: Punjab Ministers Seek FIR Against MLA Simarjeet Singh Bains

April 14, 2020

Punjab Ministers have sought FIR against Lok Insaaf Party (LIP) MLA Simarjeet Singh Bains. A written release by Punjab government says that "a group of Punjab cabinet ministers on Monday demanded registration of an FIR against him for inciting communal disharmony".

Patiala Incident: Punjab Police Attest 3 For Social Media Reporting & Posts

April 14, 2020

The Punjab Police on Monday (April 13) announced arrested three persons for their social media posts. They police said that they are arrested for posting "provocative social media messages and promoting religious hatred" in wake of Sunday's Patiala Sabzi Mandi attack.

Sikh Siyasat’s Special Report on Sabzi Mandi Patiala Incident Involving Punjab Cops and Nihang Singhs

April 12, 2020

On April 12, 2020 an incident took place at Sabzi Mandi (Sanaur Road) Patiala where a clash ensued between police personnel and Nihang Singhs.

Irked Over Its’ Automated Calls, Punjab Police Registers Two Cases Against SFJ

April 12, 2020

The Punjab Police on Friday (April 10) booked Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), a US based group and it’s legal advisor Gurpatwant Singh Pannun for automated phone calls.

COVID-19: Rumours Target Muslims, Gujjars; Hoshiarpur DC Warns Strict Action; Police Case in Ludhiana

April 8, 2020

Rumours are circulating in certain areas of Punjab against Muslims in general, and Muslim Gujjars in particular.

Why Punjab Police DGP Dinkar Gupta Sees Social Media As A Major Challenge? [A Brief Analysis]

March 23, 2020

DGP Dinkar Gupta’s utterances against Kartarpur Sahib yatra had invited strong criticism from Sikh netizens i.e. Sikhs active over the internet or the social media. After extensive outrage DGP Gupta had to express regret over his remarks.

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.

UAPA Case Against Bhai Jaspal Singh Gurdaspur’s Relatives Acquitted

March 7, 2020

The court of an Additional Sessions Judge Gurdaspur today acquitted a case framed by Gurdaspur police against relatives of Shaheed Bhai Jaspal Singh Gurdaspur and others about seven years ago.

Court Notice to NIA and Jail Authorities for Mentally Torturing Sikh Undertrial

March 5, 2020

A Mohali based special NIA court for Punjab has issued notice to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and Amritsar jail authorities for allegedly mentally torturing an undertrial person.

Special Report: Who Said What on DGP Dinkar Gupta’s Utterances Against Kartarpur Sahib?

February 23, 2020

East Punjab police chief DGP Dinkar Gupta made a highly objectionable and hurtful remark against Kartarpur Sahib. Talking to Indian Express on Friday “Kartarpur offers a pentagonal that you send somebody in the morning as an ordinary chap and by evening he comes back as a trained terrorist actually”.

After 27 Years, 6 Cops Convicted in Baba Charan Singh Karsewa and 5 Others’ Murder Case

January 9, 2020

A CBI court in Mohali today convicted six Punjab police cops for custodial murder of Baba Charan Singh Karsewa in 1993 while acquitted 3 others.

Press Conference By SADA (Mann) Leaders Against Arrests of Party Cadres

December 11, 2019

Kushalpal Singh and other leaders of Shiromani Akali Dal Amritsar (Mann) today held a press conference at Chandigarh to condemn arrests of their party cadres by the Punjab police.

More Than Hundred Sikhs Arrested by Punjab Police to Ensure KPS Gill Memorial Lecture: SADA (Mann)

December 11, 2019

In written statement issued today, Shiromani Akali Dal Amritsar (Mann) president Simranjit Singh Mann said that the Punjab police today arrested cadre of his party from the districts of Mohali, Ropar, Patiala and Fatehgarh Sahib were arrested including senior leader, Emaan Singh Mann, at the instance of Punjab CM Amarinder Singh.

Punjab Government Marks The Bloodstained Legacy of “Butcher of Punjab” KPS Gill; Sikhs Arrested to Prevent Protest

December 11, 2019

Former Punjab police chief KPS Gill was so infamous for commanding blatant human rights abuses in Punjab that he is remembered as the 'Butcher of Punjab' in people's memory.