47 cops get life term in Pilibhit encounter case

April 5, 2016

Lucknow, Apr 5: A special CBI court on Monday sentenced 47 UP cops to life imprisonment on charges of killing ten Sikh pilgrims in a fake encounter in state’s Pilibhit district, about 300 kilometres from here, after branding them terrorists 25 years ago.

According to the sources, besides sentencing the guilty to life imprisonment, a hefty fine has also been imposed on the convicts. A fine of Rs 10 lakh has been imposed on the then Station House Officer (SHO) and Rs eight lakh on the Sub-Inspector.

The court also ordered a payment of Rs 11 lakh as compensation to the victims’ families. According to the prosecution, on July 12, 1991, the cops had intercepted a bus carrying 25 Sikh pilgrims near Kachla Ghat area in Pilibhit and dragged ten men out of the van. The bodies of the men were recovered from different areas in the district the next day. The cops claimed that they were Khalistani militants and were killed in encounters with the police.

The court however, said that they had been killed in “cold blood”. The killings were investigated by the CBI on the order of the Supreme Court. It later turned out that the cops had gunned down the men in the hope of getting promotion and awards

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PM Modi, King Abdullah II share 8-point vision to deepen India-Jordan ties

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December 16,2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday held talks with Jordan’s King Abdullah II in Amman, during which the two leaders discussed ways to further strengthen bilateral relations, with the Prime Minister outlining an eight-point vision covering key areas of cooperation.

Describing the meeting as “productive”, PM Modi said he shared a roadmap focused on trade and economy, fertilisers and agriculture, information technology, healthcare, infrastructure, critical and strategic minerals, civil nuclear cooperation, and people-to-people ties.

In a post on social media platform X, the Prime Minister praised King Abdullah II’s personal commitment to advancing India–Jordan relations, particularly as both countries mark the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties this year.

“Held productive discussions with His Majesty King Abdullah II in Amman. His personal commitment towards vibrant India-Jordan relations is noteworthy. This year, we are celebrating the 75th anniversary of our bilateral diplomatic relations,” PM Modi said.

The meeting took place at the Al Husseiniya Palace, where the two leaders also exchanged views on regional and global issues of mutual interest. According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), both sides agreed to further deepen cooperation in areas including trade and investment, defence and security, counter-terrorism and de-radicalisation, fertilisers and agriculture, infrastructure, renewable energy, tourism, and heritage.

The MEA said both leaders reaffirmed their united stand against terrorism.

PM Modi arrived in Amman earlier on Monday and was received by Jordanian Prime Minister Jafar Hassan, who accorded him a formal welcome. Following the talks, King Abdullah II hosted a banquet dinner in honour of the Prime Minister, reflecting the warmth of bilateral ties.

Jordan is the first leg of PM Modi’s three-nation tour. From Amman, the Prime Minister will travel to Ethiopia at the invitation of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali, marking his first official visit to the African nation. The tour will conclude with a visit to Oman.

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