Ranjit Singh
Extrajudicial execution on August 5, 1994
Male, age 37-38
Demographics
Education
Middle school
Employment
Farmer/agriculture
Married
Yes
Children
3
Religion
Sikh, Kesdhari
Caste
Jat
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Abduction, Detention, & Torture
Prior detentions
Yes, 2
Prior torture
Yes
Abduction preceding extrajudicial execution
Yes, July 31, 1994
Witness(es) to abduction
Friend
Security officials informed witnesses about destination
No
Security officials uniformed
No
Victim presented before judge/magistrate
No
Detention Locations
Additional data forthcoming
Extrajudicial Execution on August 5, 1994
Additional data forthcoming
Body Disposal
Body returned
No
Security Forces Implicated
Forces involved in abduction
Officials involved in abduction
Bahadar Singh, Head Constable, Punjab Police, Malerkotla
Malkit Singh, Head Constable, Punjab Police, Malerkotla
Surinder Pal Singh, Head Constable, Punjab Police, Malerkotla
Forces involved in extrajudicial execution
Militancy Involvement
Militant
No
Militant support provided
Yes, Voluntary
Remedies & Impact
Security officials approached
Yes, Punjab Police, from Patiala, Malerkotla, Sangrur
Response by officials
No Response
Legal remedies pursued
Yes
Impact on family
Family member(s) dropped out of school, Family member(s) was mentally disturbed
Remedies desired from government
Monetary compensation to family; Criminal prosecution of those responsible; Truth commission; Investigations into abuses
Family Reflections
Forthcoming
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