Nirmal Singh

Extrajudicial execution on February 28, 1991

Male, age 21

Demographics

Abduction & Detention

Prior detentions

No

Abduction preceding extrajudicial execution

Yes, between February 18, 1991 and February 19, 1991

Place of abduction

Victim's residence

Witness(es) to abduction

Parents; Sibling; Respondent

Security officials informed witnesses about destination

Yes

Security officials uniformed

Yes

Victim presented before judge/magistrate

No

Detention Locations

Additional data forthcoming

Extrajudicial Execution on February 28, 1991

Additional data forthcoming

Body Disposal

Body returned

No

Security Forces Implicated

Forces involved in abduction

Mahilpur, Punjab Police

Officials involved in abduction

Kelash Chander, Inspector, Punjab Police, Mahilpur

Forces involved in extrajudicial execution

Mahilpur, Punjab Police

Officials involved in extrajudicial execution

Additional data forthcoming

Militancy Involvement

Combatant

No

Militant support provided

No

Related Incidents

Forthcoming

Remedies & Impact

Security officials approached

Yes, Same as officials involved in abduction/extrajudicial execution, Punjab Police, from Mahilpur

Response by officials

Victim extrajudicial execution in crossfire with militants

Legal remedies pursued

Yes

Impact on family

Family member(s) dropped out of school, Family became impoverished

Remedies desired from government

Monetary compensation to family; Criminal prosecution of those responsible; Employment; Truth commission; Investigations into abuses

Connected Victims

Genuine encounters in family

No

Co-victims of abduction

No

Co-victims of extrajudicial execution

Yes

Links to co-victim profiles forthcoming

Family Reflections

Forthcoming