Manjeet Singh

Disappeared between July 31, 1988 and August 2, 1988

Male, age 22-23

Demographics

Education

Primary school

Employment

Driver (bus/truck/car)

Married

No

Religion

Sikh, Kesdhari

Caste

Dalit/SC/BC


Photo of Manjeet Singh,  disappeared between July 31, 1988 and August 2,  1988 by Punjab Police

Abduction, Detention, & Torture

Prior detentions

Yes, 10-12

Prior torture

Yes

Abduction preceding disappearance

Yes, between July 31, 1988 and August 2, 1988

Security officials informed witnesses about destination

No

Victim presented before judge/magistrate

No

Detention Locations

Additional data forthcoming

Disappeared between July 31, 1988 and August 2, 1988

Additional data forthcoming

Security Forces Implicated

Forces involved in abduction

Militancy Involvement

Combatant

No

Militant support provided

Yes, Forced

Remedies & Impact

Security officials approached

Yes, Punjab Police, from Garhshankar

Response by officials

Denied involvement

Legal remedies pursued

No, Afraid of retaliation, Did not know what to do

Impact on family

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

Remedies desired from government

Monetary compensation to family; Employment; Truth commission

Family Reflections

Forthcoming


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