Sukhchain Singh

Disappeared between June 1, 1987 and July 30, 1987

Male, age 23

Demographics

Education

Some college

Employment

Student

Married

No

Religion

Sikh, Amritdhari

Caste

Jat


Photo of Sukhchain Singh,  disappeared between June 1, 1987 and July 30,  1987, in Zira,  by Punjab Police

Abduction & Detention

Prior detentions

Yes, 2

Prior torture

No

Abduction preceding disappearance

Yes, between June 1, 1987 and July 30, 1987

Place of abduction

Victim's residence

Witness(es) to abduction

Parents; Sibling

Security officials informed witnesses about destination

Yes

Security officials uniformed

Yes

Victim presented before judge/magistrate

No

Detention Locations

Additional data forthcoming

Disappeared between June 1, 1987 and July 30, 1987

Additional data forthcoming

Security Forces Implicated

Forces involved in abduction

Officials involved in abduction

Kashmir Singh, Station House Officer, Punjab Police, Zira

Officials involved in extrajudicial execution

Additional data forthcoming

Militancy Involvement

Combatant

No

Militant support provided

No

Remedies

Security officials approached

Response by officials

No Response

Legal remedies pursued

Yes

Remedies desired from government

Rehabilitation services to family; Public acknowledgement of wrongful deaths; Truth commission

Family Reflections

Forthcoming


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