Archive · 14 Nov 2025
High Court Notice Issued on Beant Singh Blast Witness Security
A key witness in a past assassination case, Balwinder Singh, is asking for better protection.
Many years ago, he played an unintentional role in painting a car that was used to kill a former leader named Beant Singh.
Because he helped solve the crime, he says he's been threatened by terrorists for a long time.
He believes the police protection he's getting isn't good enough and that the officers on duty aren't doing a good job.
He's asked the court for help, and the court has now told the police in Chandigarh and Punjab to explain why the security isn't working.
The court wants to make sure he is safe from any danger.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has issued notices to Chandigarh and Punjab regarding the security of Balwinder Singh, a key witness in the Beant Singh assassination case.
Balwinder Singh alleges that the police protection he receives is inadequate and ineffective against ongoing threats from Khalistani terrorists.
He is seeking immediate and effective police protection, citing unprofessional conduct and intoxication among current security personnel.
The court has directed the police departments of Punjab and Chandigarh to file their replies by the next hearing on December 11.
Balwinder Singh's testimony was crucial in cracking the 1995 assassination plot that killed former Punjab Chief Minister Beant Singh and 16 others.
- Who
- Balwinder Singh, prime witness in the Beant Singh assassination case
- What
- Filed a petition seeking immediate and effective police protection due to ongoing threats.
- When
- Notices issued Thursday, next hearing on December 11.
- Where
- Chandigarh and Punjab.
- Why
- Allegations of inadequate and ineffective police protection against threats from Khalistani terrorists.
Balwinder Singh's Petition
Response from Authorities
Adequacy of Security
Balwinder Singh's Petition
Balwinder Singh claims the security provided is inadequate and ineffective, with personnel being unprofessional and indulging in intoxication while on duty.
Response from Authorities
The Punjab and Chandigarh administrations have been issued notices to file their replies by December 11 regarding the security arrangements.
Need for Protection
Balwinder Singh's Petition
Balwinder Singh, a key witness in the Beant Singh assassination case, faces ongoing threats from Khalistani terrorists and seeks immediate, effective police protection.
Response from Authorities
Notices have been issued to the Director Generals of Police of Punjab and Chandigarh, and the Senior Superintendent of Police, Chandigarh, to address the security concerns.
- Petitioner
- Balwinder Singh
- Case
- 1995 assassination of former Punjab CM Beant Singh
- Witness Role
- Prime witness; inadvertently painted the car used in the assassination.
- Threats Alleged
- Ongoing threats from Khalistani terrorists
- Current Security Status
- Alleged to be inadequate and ineffective
- Court
- Punjab and Haryana High Court
- Next Hearing Date
- December 11
