Harbhajan Singh

Extrajudicial execution on October 9, 1990

Male, age 30

Demographics

Education

High school

Employment

Farmer/agriculture

Married

Yes

Children

2

Religion

Sikh, Amritdhari

Caste

Jat


Photo of Harbhajan Singh, victim of extrajudicial execution on October 09, 1990, in Kharar, by Punjab Police

Detention

Prior detentions

Yes, 2

Prior torture

No

Extrajudicial Execution on October 9, 1990

Additional data forthcoming

Body Disposal

Body returned

No

Body disposal by security forces

Dumped body in canal/river

Condition of corpse

Bullet wounds

Security Forces Implicated

Forces involved in extrajudicial execution

Militancy Involvement

Militant

Yes

Reason(s) for joining militancy

Persecution of a family member or a friend

Remedies & Impact

Security officials approached

No

Legal remedies pursued

No, Afraid of retaliation

Impact on family

Family member(s) abused alcohol/drugs

Remedies desired from government

Monetary compensation to family; Employment

Family Reflections

Forthcoming


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