Balvir Singh
Disappeared on September 27, 1989
Male, age 35-36
Demographics
Residence
Education
Primary school
Employment
Day laborer
Married
Yes
Children
5
Religion
Sikh, Amritdhari
Caste
Mazbi
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Abduction
Prior detentions
No
Abduction preceding disappearance
Yes, September 27, 1989
Place of abduction
Victim's residence
Witness(es) to abduction
Parents; Children; Respondent
Security officials informed witnesses about destination
Yes
Security officials uniformed
No
Victim presented before judge/magistrate
No
Detention Locations
Additional data forthcoming
Disappeared on September 27, 1989
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 Ludhiana Jail, Sangrur Jail
Response by officials
No Response
Legal remedies pursued
No, Afraid of retaliation, Did not know what to do, Insufficient funds
Impact on family
Family member(s) dropped out of school, Family member(s) died due to depression/shock, Family member(s) was mentally disturbed
Remedies desired from government
Monetary compensation to family; Employment; Truth commission
Family Reflections
Forthcoming
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