Amarjit Singh

Disappeared on October 24, 1991

Male, age 38-39

Demographics

Education

Vocational degree

Married

Yes

Children

4

Religion

Sikh, Amritdhari


Photo of Amarjit Singh,  disappeared on October 24, 1991 by Punjab Police

Abduction, Detention, & Torture

Prior detentions

Yes, 6-7

Prior torture

Yes

Abduction preceding disappearance

Yes, October 24, 1991

Witness(es) to abduction

Co-villager

Victim presented before judge/magistrate

No

Detention Locations

Additional data forthcoming

Disappeared on October 24, 1991

Additional data forthcoming

Security Forces Implicated

Forces involved in abduction

Militancy Involvement

Combatant

No

Militant support provided

Yes, Voluntary

Remedies

Security officials approached

Yes, Punjab Police, from Begowal

Response by officials

No Response

Legal remedies pursued

No, Did not know what to do

Remedies desired from government

Monetary compensation to family; Employment; Truth commission; Investigations into abuses

Family Reflections

Forthcoming


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