Karam Singh

Extrajudicial execution on November 13, 1988

Male, age 55

Demographics

Residence

Maur, Faridkot, Faridkot

Education

High school

Married

Yes

Children

3

Religion

Sikh, Amritdhari

Caste

Mazbi


Photo of Karam Singh, victim of extrajudicial execution on November 13, 1988 by Punjab Police; Central Reserve Police ForceUnknown type of security forces

Abduction, Detention, & Torture

Prior detentions

Yes, 5-6

Prior torture

Yes

Abduction preceding extrajudicial execution

Yes, between October 1, 1988 and October 5, 1988

Place of abduction

Victim's residence

Witness(es) to abduction

Children; Co-villager

Security officials informed witnesses about destination

No

Security officials uniformed

Yes

Detention Locations

Additional data forthcoming

Extrajudicial Execution on November 13, 1988

Additional data forthcoming

Body Disposal

Body returned

No

Security Forces Implicated

Forces involved in abduction

Punjab Police; CRPF

Officials involved in extrajudicial execution

Additional data forthcoming

Militancy Involvement

Combatant

Yes

Reason(s) for joining militancy

Persecution of a family member or a friend

Remedies & Impact

Security officials approached

No

Legal remedies pursued

No, Afraid of retaliation, Did not know what to do

Impact on family

Family member(s) dropped out of school

Remedies desired from government

Monetary compensation to family; Criminal prosecution of those responsible; Employment; Truth commission

Family Reflections

Forthcoming


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