ASI & Home Guard Murder: Accused's Family Agrees to Post-Mortem Following Court Orders

A post-mortem examination is being conducted today for Ranjeet Singh, the accused in the ASI-Home Guard murder case in Gurdaspur, who was killed in an encounter. The CGM Court ordered this while disposing of a petition filed by Ranjeet Singh's mother, and the family agreed.

Harvinder Singh Malli, the deceased's uncle, stated that they have arrived at the Civil Hospital to conduct the post-mortem, complying with the court's order. A team of doctors and lawyers are also present at the hospital. However, family members are demanding that they be allowed to view Ranjeet Singh's body before the post-mortem.

It should be noted that on February 22, the bodies of ASI Gurnam Singh and Home Guard Jawan Ashok Kumar Shamim were found at the Adian police post, just one and a half kilometers from the India-Pakistan international border.

Family's conditions before the post-mortem...

Harvinder Singh Malli, Ranjeet Singh's uncle, stated that in compliance with the court's order, they have arrived at the Civil Hospital to conduct the post-mortem. However, they demand that family members be allowed to view Ranjeet Singh's body before the post-mortem. He also requested a meeting with the doctors who will conduct the postmortem, so he can understand which doctors are involved.

He stated that the postmortem should be videographed. The court notice has reached him, and he should be informed of the contents of the notice. If the administration agrees to all his demands, then we will conduct the postmortem.

Meanwhile, the court rejected the demand for a postmortem for Ranjeet Singh's body to be conducted at the PGI or AIIMS. The court clarified that this demand was not within its jurisdiction and was solely within the jurisdiction of the High Court.

The court also stated that the deceased's body had been lying at the Civil Hospital for several days, so an immediate postmortem was necessary. The CGM immediately ordered the SMO of the Civil Hospital to form a board of doctors for the postmortem.

Ranjeet was killed and five other officers were injured in the encounter.

It is noteworthy that the police encounter occurred at around 3 a.m. on February 25th. Ranjeet was arrested and taken to recover the weapon, but he escaped when the SHO's vehicle overturned. A CIA team then surrounded him in the Purana Shala area.

On seeing the police, he opened fire and attempted to escape. During the crossfire, Ranjeet was shot and killed. Five other officers, including CIA in-charge Inspector Gurmeet Singh, were injured.

Learn what happened before in the ASI-Home Guard murder case…

Bodies found at outpost near the Pakistan border: On February 22nd, the bodies of ASI Gurnam Singh and Home Guard Jawan Ashok Kumar Shamim were found at the Adian police outpost, located just one and a half kilometers from the India-Pakistan international border. Both policemen were on duty at this police outpost. No one else was posted there.
The Sarpanch informed the police. After an initial police investigation, approximately four shell casings were found. Upon learning of the deaths from the village Sarpanch, a heavy police force arrived at the scene. The BSF is also on alert regarding the killing of policemen at a post near the Pakistan border. BSF DIG AK Virdi reached the post and inquired about the entire incident.
Terrorist organization claims responsibility: Following the incident, in the evening, a terrorist organization called Tehreek-e-Taliban Hindustan claimed responsibility for the deaths of the ASI and Home Guard jawan. A poster was released by the organization, which reads: "Today, on February 22, 2026, in the early hours of the morning, another success was achieved in Ghazwa-e-Hind, when the Al-Burq Brigade of Tehreek-e-Taliban Hindustan attacked the Durangala police station."
Pak don releases murder video the next day: On February 23, Pakistani don Shahzad Bhatti released a video of the murder. It shows ASI Gurnam Singh being shot at point blank range. ASI Gurnam is seen sleeping while sitting on a chair. After this, a silencer was put on the pistol and they were shot in the head from point blank range. However, Dainik Bhaskar does not confirm this video.
Lawrence gang threatens terrorists: After this, on the same day i.e. 23 February, Lawrence gang also entered into this matter. Gangster Harry Boxer of Lawrence gang said in a social media post that two capable and honest officers of our country have been martyred by terrorists. We will take revenge for this with blood. You have martyred two, we will kill 10.
Announcement of giving Rs 2 crore each to the families: On 23 February itself, CM Bhagwant Mann has announced Rs 2 crore each for the families of both. Mann said that the government salutes their sacrifice.