From Gangster to Guardian: Gurpreet Sekhon vows to serve society, Not fear his past
HARISH MONGA
Ferozepur, September 22, 2025: Once a name feared in Punjab’s criminal circles, Gurpreet Sekhon from Mudki has now emerged as a self-styled social reformer, pledging to dedicate his life to public service and a drug-free Punjab.
Sharing his journey, before the media at Press Club, Sekhon said, “I have not done anything that makes me ashamed before the mirror. Life’s circumstances pushed me into crime, but today I stand on a different path—one of service and progress.”
Sekhon spent over nine years in various jails between 2012 and 2023, a period he calls “pinjra” (the cage). “Earlier I could not feel the love that I enjoy today,” he reflected, crediting his village for unwavering support. However, he noted that the situation in other villages remains grim. “Now, if I can help society build a progressive, drug-free Punjab, I will consider it my true victory,” he added.
Aiming to empower farmers and strengthen community ties, Sekhon has already arranged the marriages of 25 underprivileged girls and provided essential relief to flood victims, including efforts to reinforce riverbanks. “Punjab has saved Punjab during floods, and I salute the youth who turned the rivers’ routes,” he said.
While politics now beckon—Sekhon plans to contest the next elections as an independent—he remains cautious. “Politics will take me to new heights. My challenge is to the character of leaders, without naming anyone,” he asserted.
Asked if he fears being dragged back into the gangster world, Sekhon replied with quiet confidence: “I will stick to my dream of serving the people. If circumstances ever compel me, I will teach a lesson peacefully. Arms are not for show-off; they are for security, as the past still runs with me.”
For Gurpreet Sekhon, the transition from a life of terror to one of service is not just redemption—it’s a mission to prove that even the most feared can choose a path of hope.