Justice After Decades: Life Imprisonment for Punjab Cops in 1993 Fake Encounters
A Tarn Taran court delivered a landmark verdict on August 4, 2025, sentencing five retired Punjab Police officers to life imprisonment for their roles in the gruesome 1993 fake encounters. Seven innocent youths were brutally murdered in two separate incidents.
The officers were found guilty of staging the encounters and meticulously fabricating evidence to cover up their heinous crimes. The court deemed their actions a grave violation of human rights and justice.
The families of the victims, who have endured decades of suffering and uncertainty, will receive the fines imposed as part of the court’s judgment.
This verdict, though long overdue, offers a measure of solace to the families and serves as a powerful reminder that even after years, justice can prevail. It underscores the need for continued vigilance against human rights abuses within law enforcement and the importance of accountability for such crimes, setting a crucial precedent for future cases.
