Disappeared between July 31, 1988 and August 2, 1988
Male, age 22-23
Residence
Education
Primary school
Employment
Driver (bus/truck/car)
Married
No
Religion
Sikh, Kesdhari
Caste
Dalit/SC/BC
Prior detentions
Yes, 10-12
Prior torture
Yes
Abduction preceding disappearance
Security officials informed witnesses about destination
No
Victim presented before judge/magistrate
No
Additional data forthcoming
Forces involved in abduction
Combatant
No
Militant support provided
Yes, Forced
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
Forthcoming
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