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Justice Shalini Singh Nagpal of the Punjab and Haryana High Court, while ruling on a crucial petition, ordered the Director General of Police (DGP) of Punjab to initiate legal and departmental proceedings against the Batala SSP and approximately a dozen police personnel—including the Station House Officer (SHO) of the Rangar-Nangal police station. This significant order was issued in response to allegations of harassment and intimidation faced by two advocates practicing in the Punjab and Haryana High Court. Furthermore, the Punjab DGP has been granted a one-month timeframe to take action; the DGP is required to personally submit a report at the next hearing.
What exactly is the full story? Let us explore the details in this comprehensive report.
On August 14, 2026, police personnel traveling in a car and dressed in plain clothes arrived at the residence of two advocates—siblings Mohpreet Kaur and Mahakpreet Singh—in village Sukha Chira (Tehsil Batala, District Gurdaspur). When they knocked on the door, the siblings’ mother was alone inside the house. The personnel began taking photographs of the house without permission. When she objected, the officers threatened her before leaving.
Upon learning of the incident, the advocate siblings sent a written complaint via email to the office of the Punjab DGP. Acting on the complaint, the DGP ordered the Batala SSP to conduct an inquiry. The investigation was subsequently assigned to the DSP of Sri Hargobindpur.
During the inquiry, the police personnel involved were shielded, and the complainants’ statements were not even recorded.
A shocking aspect came to light when the case reached the DSP of Sri Hargobindpur for investigation: he never once summoned the complainants to record their statements.
Moreover, the local police began threatening the advocate siblings to withdraw the case. They were warned that if they did not withdraw the complaint, they would be implicated in false cases. Advocate siblings, harassed by the police, filed a petition in the High Court
On August 14, 2026, High Court advocates Mohpreet Kaur and Mahakpreet Singh filed a petition in the Punjab and Haryana High Court. The petition detailed all facts related to the complaint and the police’s conduct.
The judge scheduled the next hearing for July 22, 2026. During the proceedings, the police failed to produce the records and DVR related to the complaint. The court observed that the police were deliberately harassing the advocate siblings, indicating a clear attempt to falsely implicate them.
…Consequently, the DGP will appear at the next hearing
The court has set the next date of hearing for September 19 (allowing a one-month interval) and directed the Punjab DGP to appear. The DGP will now personally examine the entire matter. Speculation suggests that, alongside legal action, departmental proceedings are inevitable against the Batala SSP, the Station House Officer (SHO) of the Ranghar Nangal police station, and other police personnel involved.
Order directs action against specific officials
The court’s order explicitly states that legal and departmental inquiries must be conducted against the Batala SSP, Ranghar Nangal SHO Gagan, and ASIs Palvinder Singh, Yodva Singh, Hardev Singh, and Gurdev Singh.
Images captured on CCTV
Images related to the incident had previously been submitted to the DGP along with the complaint; however, the matter was not treated with sufficient seriousness at the time. The images clearly show police personnel in plainclothes arguing with a woman at the residence, with a file visible in their hands. One plainclothes officer was also captured looking directly at the CCTV camera.
Court’s Response
Clarifying its stance on the entire matter, the court questioned how the police could visit the residences of two advocates from the Punjab and Haryana High Court to harass and threaten them without any valid reason. Such actions are blatantly unlawful. The court also raised several questions regarding the investigation into the complaint. Furthermore, the police failed to even produce their records before the court.
Taking a firm stand, the court directed that the DGP himself investigate the matter. It further ordered that departmental and legal action be initiated against the Batala SSP and all police personnel from the Rangal Nangal police station involved in the case. The DGP has been ordered to personally submit the investigation report on the next date of hearing.