📷 Image: Wikimedia Commons / Ministry of Home Affairs
National
Human Rights Commission Seeks Report on 35 Punjab Police Encounters
✍️ Amar Ujala · Mohali
🗓 23 Jun 2026, 02:01 AM
👁 19
The Human Rights Commission has issued a notice to the Punjab Police, demanding a detailed report on 35 encounters that have taken place in the state. The DGP has been asked to provide the information.
The Human Rights Commission has taken cognizance of 35 police encounters reported in Punjab. A formal notice has been issued, seeking comprehensive details regarding these incidents.
The commission has specifically directed the Director General of Police (DGP) of Punjab to submit a report. This action follows concerns raised about the number of encounters and the circumstances surrounding them.
Further details on the commission's specific concerns or the timeline for the report submission are awaited.
The commission has specifically directed the Director General of Police (DGP) of Punjab to submit a report. This action follows concerns raised about the number of encounters and the circumstances surrounding them.
Further details on the commission's specific concerns or the timeline for the report submission are awaited.