Archive · 26 Jul 2025
Son of Punjab Cop Killed in Fake Encounter Recounts Decades of Suffering
In 1993, two police constables were killed in a fake encounter, a cover-up disguised as a real police battle.
Years later, the officer responsible was sent to prison.
The son of one of the victims was denied a job in the police force because his father had been wrongly labelled as a terrorist.
The family has suffered a lot because of this injustice, losing hope of a better life.
The son now wants recognition and the job he was denied.
A former Punjab Police officer was sentenced to 10 years in prison for the 1993 fake encounter killings of two constables.
The son of one of the victims was denied a police job due to the stigma of his father being falsely labeled a terrorist.
Human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra initially exposed the case, leading to the CBI investigation.
The family of the victim has faced emotional and economic hardship due to the injustice.
The victim's son is seeking commendation, dues, and the job that was denied to him.
- Who
- Former police officer Paramjit Singh, the sons of the victims, and human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra.
- What
- A former police officer was sentenced for the fake encounter killings of two constables in 1993.
- When
- The fake encounter happened in 1993, and the sentencing occurred decades later.
- Where
- Punjab, India.
- Why
- The sentencing was for the abduction and custodial killing of two Punjab police constables in a fake encounter.
Victim's Family
Perpetrator
Justice and Compensation
Victim's Family
Desire for justice and compensation for the loss and suffering.
Perpetrator
The police report against Charanjit Singh blocked his job.
- Convicted Officer
- Paramjit Singh
- Sentence
- 10 years imprisonment and a fine of Rs 50,000
- Victims
- Surmukh Singh, Sukhwinder Singh
- Year of Encounter
- 1993
- Delayed Justice
- Over three decades to reach a verdict
- Current Status
- Victim's son is a private driver, seeking justice