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Crime
Former Punjab SSP Convicted After 34 Years in 1992 Kidnapping Case
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 12 Nov 2026, 09:29 AM
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A former Superintendent of Police of Punjab was found guilty in a kidnapping case that began in 1992, after 34 years of legal proceedings. The co-accused were acquitted by the Mohali CBI court.
A former Superintendent of Police (SSP) of Punjab has been convicted in a kidnapping case that dates back to 1992, marking a significant turn after 34 years of legal wrangling. The case involved the abduction of a prominent businessman and the subsequent ransom demands that drew national attention.
The investigation, led by the Mohali Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), spanned decades, with multiple hearings, appeals, and evidentiary challenges. Despite the passage of time, the court was able to piece together forensic evidence and witness testimonies that linked the former SSP to the crime.
In a judgment delivered by the Mohali CBI court, the former SSP was found guilty and sentenced to a term of imprisonment. The court also noted that the co-accused, who had been implicated alongside the SSP, were acquitted due to insufficient evidence.
The conviction underscores the judiciary’s commitment to pursuing justice irrespective of the time elapsed and highlights the role of investigative agencies in revisiting cold cases.
The investigation, led by the Mohali Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), spanned decades, with multiple hearings, appeals, and evidentiary challenges. Despite the passage of time, the court was able to piece together forensic evidence and witness testimonies that linked the former SSP to the crime.
In a judgment delivered by the Mohali CBI court, the former SSP was found guilty and sentenced to a term of imprisonment. The court also noted that the co-accused, who had been implicated alongside the SSP, were acquitted due to insufficient evidence.
The conviction underscores the judiciary’s commitment to pursuing justice irrespective of the time elapsed and highlights the role of investigative agencies in revisiting cold cases.