Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Gujarat Court Rejects SIT Report in 2021 Encounter Killing Case
In 2021, a man named Hanif Khan and his young son were killed in a police encounter in Gujarat.
The family says the police killed them on purpose, but the police say they acted in self-defense.
The family went to court, and the court said the police investigation was not fair.
The court wants the police officers involved to come to court and explain what happened.
The family is happy with the court's decision and hopes the police officers will be punished.
A court in Surendranagar rejected the SIT's closure report in the 2021 encounter killing case of Hanif Khan and his minor son.
The court issued summons to the investigation officer to present the probe details on August 8, 2026.
The family alleges that the police intentionally killed Hanif Khan and his son in a staged encounter.
The police claim they acted in self-defense after a riot-like situation broke out during an arrest attempt.
The court ordered an investigation by a Deputy Superintendent of Police-level officer and registered a complaint against seven police officers.
- Who
- Hanif Khan and his minor son Madin Khan were killed in a police encounter. The accused police officers include PSI Virendrasinh Jadeja and six others.
- What
- A court in Surendranagar rejected the SIT's closure report in the 2021 encounter killing case and issued summons to the investigation officer.
- When
- The incident occurred on November 6, 2021. The court order was issued on July 18, 2025.
- Where
- The incident took place in Gediya village, Patdi taluka, Surendranagar district, Gujarat.
- Why
- The family of the victims filed a protest petition alleging that the police killed Hanif Khan and his son in a staged encounter.
Family's Allegations
Police's Defense
Nature of the Incident
Family's Allegations
The family alleges that Hanif Khan and his minor son were intentionally killed by the police in a staged encounter.
Police's Defense
The police claim they acted in self-defense after a riot-like situation broke out during an arrest attempt.
Investigation and Closure Report
Family's Allegations
The family argues that the SIT supported the accused police officers and filed a biased closure report.
Police's Defense
The police maintain that their actions were justified and the closure report was filed based on their investigation.
- Date of Incident
- November 6, 2021
- Location
- Gediya village, Patdi taluka, Surendranagar district, Gujarat
- Victims
- Hanif Khan (44) and his son Madin Khan (15)
- Accused Police Officers
- PSI Virendrasinh Jadeja and six other officers
- Court Order Date
- July 18, 2025
- Next Court Date
- August 8, 2026