Sahib Singh

Disappeared on September 16, 1994

Male, age 22

Demographics

Prior detentions

No

Abduction preceding disappearance

Yes, September 16, 1994

Place of abduction

Friend/relative's residence

Witness(es) to abduction

Spouse

Security officials informed witnesses about destination

No

Security officials uniformed

Yes

Victim presented before judge/magistrate

No

Additional data forthcoming

Additional data forthcoming

Forces involved in abduction

Khanauri, Moonak, Mandvi, Punjab Police

Officials involved in abduction

Gurbhajan Singh, Assistant Sub Inspector, Punjab Police, Mandvi

Sukhdev Singh Brar, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Punjab Police, Moonak

Rajinder Singh Sohal, Sub Inspector, Punjab Police, Khanauri

Militant

Yes

Reason(s) for joining militancy

Persecution of a family member or a friend

Security officials approached

Yes, Punjab Police, from Sangrur, Longowal, Bhawanigarh

Response by officials

Denied involvement

Legal remedies pursued

No, Afraid of retaliation

Impact on family

Family member(s) dropped out of school, Family abandoned home

Remedies desired from government

Monetary compensation to family; Rehabilitation services to family; Criminal prosecution of those responsible; Employment

Family Reflections

Forthcoming