Gurcharn Singh

Disappeared between September 15, 1991 and October 16, 1991

Male, age 26-27

Demographics

Residence

Education

High school

Employment

Day laborer

Married

Yes

Children

1

Religion

Sikh, Amritdhari

Caste

Ramgarhia

Abduction

Prior detentions

No

Abduction preceding disappearance

Yes, between September 15, 1991 and October 16, 1991

Witness(es) to abduction

Co-villager

Victim presented before judge/magistrate

No

Detention Locations

Additional data forthcoming

Disappeared between September 15, 1991 and October 16, 1991

Additional data forthcoming

Security Forces Implicated

Officials involved in extrajudicial execution

Additional data forthcoming

Militancy Involvement

Combatant

No

Militant support provided

No

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 abandoned home, Family member(s) was mentally disturbed

Remedies desired from government

Monetary compensation to family; Employment; Truth commission

Family Reflections

Forthcoming


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