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Partap Bajwa meets family of Ranjit Singh, urges HC to order CBI probe into encounter
Babushahi Bureau
Gurdaspur (Punjab), February 27, 2026: Leader of Opposition Partap Singh Bajwa on Thursday said he met the family of 19-year-old Ranjit Singh, who was killed in an alleged encounter by Punjab Police in connection with the murder of ASI Gurnam Singh and Home Guard Ashok Kumar.
In a statement posted publicly, Bajwa said the family has levelled serious allegations regarding the circumstances of the encounter.He expressed concern that, despite the gravity of the matter, no official clarification has been issued by the state government so far.
Calling for judicial intervention, Bajwa urged the Hon’ble High Court to take suo motu cognizance of the case and direct a probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation.
He specifically sought an investigation into the alleged destruction of DVR footage, which the family claims could be crucial evidence.