Buta Singh
Extrajudicial execution between March 31, 1990 and April 4, 1990
Male, age 32-33
Demographics
Residence
Education
Primary school
Employment
Farmer/agriculture
Married
Yes
Children
2
Religion
Sikh, Amritdhari
Caste
Jat
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Abduction & Detention
Prior detentions
Yes, 1
Prior torture
No
Abduction preceding extrajudicial execution
Yes, March 31, 1990
Place of abduction
Victim's residence
Witness(es) to abduction
Sibling; Aunt/uncle
Security officials informed witnesses about destination
No
Security officials uniformed
Yes
Victim presented before judge/magistrate
No
Detention Locations
Additional data forthcoming
Body Disposal
Body returned
No
Security Forces Implicated
Forces involved in abduction
Officials involved in abduction
Forces involved in extrajudicial execution
Officials involved in extrajudicial execution
Militancy Involvement
Militant
No
Militant support provided
No
Remedies & Impact
Security officials approached
Yes, Punjab Police
Response by officials
Admitted extrajudicial execution with no explanation
Legal remedies pursued
Yes
Impact on family
Family member(s) committed suicide, Family member(s) died due to depression/shock, 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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