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Former Punjab SSP Gurmeet Singh Randhawa Sentenced to 7 Years in 34-Year Amrik Singh Sakri Disappearance Case
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 12 Nov 2026, 11:25 AM
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A special CBI court in Mohali sentenced former police chief Gurmeet Singh Randhawa to seven years in prison for his involvement in the 1989 disappearance of transporter Amrik Singh Sakri, ending a 34‑year investigation.
The special CBI court in Mohali delivered a seven‑year imprisonment verdict to former Punjab Senior Superintendent of Police Gurmeet Singh Randhawa on Thursday. The conviction relates to the 1989 disappearance of transport entrepreneur Amrik Singh Sakri, a case that has remained unresolved for more than three decades.
Investigators traced the missing person’s last known movements to a police custody transfer in Punjab, leading to allegations of custodial foul play. After extensive inquiries, the court found sufficient evidence to hold Randhawa responsible for the unlawful detention that resulted in Sakri’s disappearance.
The judgment marks the conclusion of a prolonged legal battle that saw multiple appeals and renewed public interest. Randhawa, who retired from service years ago, will serve the term in a prison facility as directed by the court.
Legal experts noted that the ruling underscores the judiciary’s willingness to revisit cold cases, especially those involving law‑enforcement officials. The decision also brings closure to the family of Amrik Singh Sakri, who have sought justice since the incident.
The case, originally filed by the Punjab Police, was transferred to the Central Bureau of Investigation, which pursued the matter through the special court established for high‑profile crimes.
Investigators traced the missing person’s last known movements to a police custody transfer in Punjab, leading to allegations of custodial foul play. After extensive inquiries, the court found sufficient evidence to hold Randhawa responsible for the unlawful detention that resulted in Sakri’s disappearance.
The judgment marks the conclusion of a prolonged legal battle that saw multiple appeals and renewed public interest. Randhawa, who retired from service years ago, will serve the term in a prison facility as directed by the court.
Legal experts noted that the ruling underscores the judiciary’s willingness to revisit cold cases, especially those involving law‑enforcement officials. The decision also brings closure to the family of Amrik Singh Sakri, who have sought justice since the incident.
The case, originally filed by the Punjab Police, was transferred to the Central Bureau of Investigation, which pursued the matter through the special court established for high‑profile crimes.