Sukhdev Singh

Disappeared on August 13, 1992

Male, age 28-30

Demographics

Education

Primary school

Employment

Farmer/agriculture

Married

Yes

Children

3

Caste

Jat


Photo of Sukhdev Singh,  disappeared on August 13, 1992 by Punjab Police

Abduction

Prior detentions

No

Abduction preceding disappearance

Yes, August 13, 1992

Place of abduction

Village fields

Witness(es) to abduction

Spouse; Parents; Sibling

Security officials informed witnesses about destination

No

Security officials uniformed

Yes

Victim presented before judge/magistrate

No

Detention Locations

Additional data forthcoming

Disappeared on August 13, 1992

Additional data forthcoming

Security Forces Implicated

Forces involved in abduction

Militancy Involvement

Militant

No

Militant support provided

No

Remedies & Impact

Security officials approached

Yes, Punjab Police, from Tapa, Dhanaula, Handiaya, Mehna, Barnala, Sehna, Jagraon

Response by officials

No Response

Legal remedies pursued

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

Impact on family

Family abandoned home

Remedies desired from government

Monetary compensation to family; Employment; Truth commission; Investigations into abuses

Family Reflections

Forthcoming


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