Raman Singh

Disappeared on August 12, 1992

Male, age 42

Demographics

Prior detentions

Yes, 3

Prior torture

Yes

Abduction preceding disappearance

Yes, August 12, 1992

Place of abduction

Victim's residence

Security officials uniformed

Yes

Victim presented before judge/magistrate

Yes

Judge/magistrate result

Police custody/remand

Additional data forthcoming

Additional data forthcoming

Forces involved in abduction

Muktsar, Punjab Police

Officials involved in abduction

Bhupinder Singh, Station House Officer, Punjab Police, Muktsar

Militant

Yes

Reason(s) for joining militancy

Persecution (i.e. arbitrary arrest, torture, self-defense); General persecution of Sikhs

Security officials approached

Yes, Same as officials involved in abduction/extrajudicial execution, Punjab Police, from Jaitu, Muktsar, Kot Kapura, Faridkot

Response by officials

No Response, Denied involvement, Told family to go to another police station

Legal remedies pursued

Yes

Remedies desired from government

Monetary compensation to family; Public acknowledgement of wrongful deaths; Criminal prosecution of those responsible; Employment; Truth commission; Investigations into abuses

Family Reflections

Forthcoming