Darshan Singh

Extrajudicial execution between February 1, 1992 and July 31, 1992

Male, age 22-23

Demographics

Residence

Education

Primary school

Married

No

Religion

Sikh, Amritdhari

Caste

Jat


Photo of Darshan Singh, victim of extrajudicial execution between February 1, 1992 and July 31,  1992, in Cheema, Sunam, by Punjab Police

Prior Abuse

Prior detentions

No

Extrajudicial Execution between February 1, 1992 and July 31, 1992

Additional data forthcoming

Body Disposal

Body returned

Yes

Cremation location

Village cremation ground

Security Forces Implicated

Forces involved in extrajudicial execution

Officials involved in extrajudicial execution

Additional data forthcoming

Militancy Involvement

Combatant

No

Militant support provided

Yes, Voluntary

Remedies & Impact

Security officials approached

No

Legal remedies pursued

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

Impact on family

Family member(s) died due to depression/shock

Remedies desired from government

Monetary compensation to family; Employment

Family Reflections

Forthcoming


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