Mela Singh
Extrajudicial execution between May 1, 1991 and May 31, 1991
Male, age 23-24
Demographics
Education
No education
Employment
Day laborer
Married
Yes
Children
2
Religion
Sikh, Amritdhari
Caste
Ramgarhia
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Abduction & Detention
Prior detentions
No
Abduction preceding extrajudicial execution
Yes, April 26, 1991
Place of abduction
Village fields
Witness(es) to abduction
Co-villager
Security officials informed witnesses about destination
No
Victim presented before judge/magistrate
No
Detention Locations
Additional data forthcoming
Body Disposal
Body returned
No
Security Forces Implicated
Forces involved in abduction
Forces involved in extrajudicial execution
Militancy Involvement
Militant
No
Militant support provided
Yes, Voluntary
Remedies & Impact
Security officials approached
Yes, Punjab Police, from Lehragaga
Response by officials
No Response
Legal remedies pursued
No, Afraid of retaliation
Impact on family
Family member(s) was mentally disturbed
Remedies desired from government
Monetary compensation to family; Criminal prosecution of those responsible; Employment; Investigations into abuses
Family Reflections
Forthcoming
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