Extrajudicial execution on September 13, 1989
Male, age 22-23
Residence
Education
Some college
Employment
Student
Married
No
Religion
Sikh, Amritdhari
Caste
Jat
Prior detentions
Yes, 5-6
Prior torture
No
Abduction preceding extrajudicial execution
Yes, September 13, 1989
Place of abduction
Victim's residence
Witness(es) to abduction
Parents; Aunt/uncle; Co-villager
Security officials informed witnesses about destination
Yes
Security officials uniformed
No
Victim presented before judge/magistrate
No
Additional data forthcoming
Additional data forthcoming
Body returned
No
Forces involved in abduction
Officials involved in abduction
Gurnam Singh, Constable, Punjab Police, Kapurthala
Paramjit Singh, Constable, Punjab Police, Kapurthala
Forces involved in extrajudicial execution
Officials involved in extrajudicial execution
Harjit Singh, Assistant Sub Inspector, Punjab Police, Kalasanghian
Combatant
No
Militant support provided
No
Security officials approached
Yes, Punjab Police, from Kapurthala
Response by officials
Denied involvement
Legal remedies pursued
Yes
Impact on family
Family member(s) was mentally disturbed
Remedies desired from government
Monetary compensation to family; Criminal prosecution of those responsible; Truth commission; Investigations into abuses; Memorial for victims
Forthcoming
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