Ferozepur, December 12, 2025: Ferozepur: Police arrested Gurpreet Singh Sekhon, gangster turned politician and guardian, as a preventive measure ahead of the upcoming Zila Parishad elections. Officials said the action was taken to maintain law and order and ensure peaceful polling in the district.
The detention of Gurpreet Singh Sekhon has prompted a protest, according to his father, who confirmed that the demonstration was later called off.
The father reported that the protest was lifted only after a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) confirmed that Gurpreet Singh Sekhon had been formally detained. According to the DSP, Sekhon was called into the police station based on a complaint filed by Mandeep Singh and preventive measures have been taken on his arrest now under Sections 126 and 170 BNS earlier which used to 107, 151, to stop any action – roko karvai in police language. No bullying will be tolerated from anyone, nor there will be any bullying by the administration.
To preempt any untoward situation and maintain law and order during the polls, the police detained Gurpreet Singh Sekhon by issuing a 'kalandra' (a form of preventive action). He was subsequently presented before the Magistrate for further action and se
Even two of his daughters have also come forward on the social media, asking votes for father.
Advocate Arshdeep, counsel for Sekhon said, the surety bond has not been accepted in this case and Sekhon has been sent to jail and next date has been fixed as December 18, when the elections will be over. He however, did not disclose the names of two more arrest in this case, the matter being under investigation.
The complaint specifically referenced an old incident involving the murder of Mandeep Singh's brother, expressing concern that the event could lead to an act of revenge during the upcoming Zila Parishad elections.
In Ferozepur, former “most wanted” Gurpreet Singh Sekhon, alias Sonu Mudki, was active in Zila Parishad elections. In a message viral on social media, the supporters of Gurpreet Singh Sekhon of Mudki have appealed to assemble at Bazidpur Chowk to protest against the arrest of Sekhon.
In another viral message video recorded by him (on 11.12.2025, on Thursday at 2.40 pm) before his arrest, has also been circulated on social media, naming the MLA for registering a case, giving false reports, and appealing for maximum voting.
It is also added here, Sekhon was a co-mastermind of the sensational Nabha jailbreak in November 2016 (during the SAD-BJP government). He was freed by a heavily armed gang that stormed the high-security jail in Patiala district and helped six “most wanted” criminals escape, including two terrorists. Sekhon claims to have transitioned into mainstream politics after spending nearly 10 years in jail.
Two of his female relatives, his wife Mandeep Kaur (Bazidpur zone) and Kuljeet Kaur (Ferozeshah zone), are contesting the zila parishad polls, with Sekhon personally leading their campaign.
After coming out of jail two years ago, he has not only changed his appearance, now sporting a flowing beard, but also moved in a cavalcade of vehicles. He now has more than 50,000 followers on Facebook.
In one of his press meetings at Ferozepur on September 22, he presented himself as a self-styled social reformer pledging to dedicate his life to public service and a drug-free Punjab.
Link to his earlier meeting with the press:
From Gangster to Guardian: Gurpreet Sekhon vows to serve society, not fear his past - Babushahi.com