Archive · 29 May 2025
Son Seeks Justice in 1992 Custodial Killing Case
In 1992, Gurdev Singh Kaunke, a respected Sikh leader, was taken into police custody.
His son, Hari Singh Sekhon, now wants justice for his father's death.
The police say Kaunke escaped, but his son claims he was tortured and killed while in custody.
Despite a government inquiry that supported the family's claims, no action was taken.
Now, over three decades later, Sekhon is asking the court to open a criminal case and hold those responsible accountable for his father's death.
The case involves claims of illegal detention and abuse, with Sekhon and a witness stating they saw signs of torture.
Hari Singh Sekhon seeks justice for his father's alleged custodial killing.
Gurdev Singh Kaunke, former Akal Takht Jathedar, was detained in December 1992.
The petition alleges torture and illegal detention by police.
An internal inquiry concluded Kaunke was abducted and killed.
The family is seeking the registration of a criminal case against the officers involved.
- Who
- Hari Singh Sekhon (son), Gurdev Singh Kaunke (victim), Inspector Gurmeet Singh (accused).
- What
- Son seeks justice for the alleged custodial killing of his father, Gurdev Singh Kaunke.
- When
- Detained December 25, 1992; Death reported January 2, 1993. Case re-opened recently.
- Where
- Jagraon police station and CIA staff building, India
- Why
- To bring the alleged perpetrators to justice and seek a criminal case registration for the custodial killing.
Family of Kaunke
Punjab Police (Implicit)
Cause of Death
Family of Kaunke
Kaunke was kept in illegal detention, tortured, and killed in custody.
Punjab Police (Implicit)
Kaunke escaped custody.
- Victim
- Gurdev Singh Kaunke, former Jathedar of Akal Takht
- Incident
- Alleged custodial killing
- Date of Detention
- December 25, 1992
- Date of Death (Alleged)
- January 2, 1993
- Accused Officer
- Inspector Gurmeet Singh
- Current Action
- Son seeks criminal case registration