Sukhpal Singh
Disappeared between July 12, 1994 and July 13, 1994
Male, age 25
Demographics
Residence
Education
High school
Married
No
Religion
Sikh, Kesdhari
Caste
Dalit/SC/BC
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Abduction, Detention, & Torture
Prior detentions
Yes, 1
Prior torture
Yes
Abduction preceding disappearance
Security officials informed witnesses about destination
No
Security officials uniformed
Yes
Detention Locations
Additional data forthcoming
Security Forces Implicated
Forces involved in abduction
Officials involved in abduction
Gurbaksh Singh, Station House Officer, Criminal Investigation Agency, Sunam CIA Staff
Massa Singh, Station House Officer, Punjab Police
Militancy Involvement
Militant
No
Militant support provided
No
Remedies & Impact
Security officials approached
Yes, Punjab Police, from Sunam CIA Staff
Response by officials
Denied involvement
Legal remedies pursued
Yes
Impact on family
Family member(s) dropped out of school
Remedies desired from government
Monetary compensation to family; Criminal prosecution of those responsible; Truth commission; Investigations into abuses
Family Reflections
Forthcoming
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