Nirbhai Singh

Disappeared on October 14, 1991

Male, age 23

Demographics

Residence

Education

High school

Married

No

Religion

Sikh, Amritdhari

Caste

Jat


Photo of Nirbhai Singh,  disappeared on October 14, 1991, in Sangrur,  by Punjab Police

Abduction & Detention

Prior detentions

No

Abduction preceding disappearance

Yes, the victim turned himself/herself in, October 14, 1991

Witness(es) to abduction

Parents; Sibling; Aunt/uncle

Security officials informed witnesses about destination

Yes

Security officials uniformed

Yes

Victim presented before judge/magistrate

No

Detention Locations

Additional data forthcoming

Disappeared on October 14, 1991

Additional data forthcoming

Security Forces Implicated

Forces involved in abduction

Officials involved in abduction

Jasbir Singh Sandhu, Superintendent of Police, Punjab Police, Sangrur

Militancy Involvement

Militant

No

Militant support provided

No

Remedies

Security officials approached

Yes, Punjab Police, from Sangrur, Ludhiana, Chandigarh

Response by officials

No Response

Legal remedies pursued

Yes

Remedies desired from government

Criminal prosecution of those responsible; Truth commission; Investigations into abuses

Family Reflections

Forthcoming


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