Gurdaspur Encounter Under Fire: Punjab Police Faces HC Heat—DGP Summoned; ‘Fake Killing’ Truth to Emerge?
Chandigarh | March 5, 2026
Punjab & Haryana High Court dropped bombshell today, ordering Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav to appear via video-conferencing at 2 PM over controversial Adhian police station encounter killing Ranjit Singh (19).
Deceased’s mother Sukhjinder Kaur’s petition alleges staged killing. HC hearing coincides with gangster Lawrence Bishnoi’s jail interview case. Family refuses last rites pending probe.
Demands: CBI inquiry or retired judge oversight.
Feb 22: Adhian checkpost attack kills ASI Gurnam Singh, Home Guard Ashok Kumar—blamed on ISI-orchestrated hit (₹20K bribe).
Feb 25: Police claim main accused Ranjit killed fleeing custody near Puranashala after firing/injuring officer.
Picked from home Feb 24 “for questioning,” later “fake encounter.” CCTV cameras allegedly removed.
Lower Court Actions: Preserve officer call records/GPS, CCTV footage; medical board probe if CIA in-charge Gurmeet Singh’s injury self-inflicted.