Gurdeep Singh

Extrajudicial execution on November 2, 1984

Male, age 30

Demographics

Abduction, Detention, & Torture

Prior detentions

Yes, 3-4

Prior torture

Yes

Abduction preceding extrajudicial execution

Yes, October 31, 1984

Victim presented before judge/magistrate

No

Detention Locations

Additional data forthcoming

Extrajudicial Execution on November 2, 1984

Additional data forthcoming

Body Disposal

Body returned

No

Body disposal by security forces

Cremated the body

Cremation location

Municipal cremation ground, Firozpur

Security Forces Implicated

Forces involved in abduction

Ghall Khurd, Punjab Police

Officials involved in abduction

Ram Singh, Inspector, Punjab Police, Ghall Khurd

Forces involved in extrajudicial execution

Ghall Khurd, Punjab Police

Officials involved in extrajudicial execution

Additional data forthcoming

Militancy Involvement

Combatant

No

Militant support provided

No

Related Incidents

Forthcoming

Remedies & Impact

Security officials approached

Yes, Same as officials involved in abduction/extrajudicial execution, from Ghall Khurd

Response by officials

No Response

Legal remedies pursued

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

Impact on family

Family member(s) dropped out of school, Family abandoned home

Remedies desired from government

Employment; Truth commission; Memorial for victims

Family Reflections

Forthcoming