Sarabjit Singh

Extrajudicial execution on February 25, 1993

Male, age 32-35

Demographics

Residence

Pattli, Firozpur, Firozpur

Education

Some college

Employment

Driver (bus/truck/car)

Religion

Sikh, Kesdhari

Caste

Jat

Abduction & Detention

Prior detentions

Yes, 2

Abduction preceding extrajudicial execution

Yes, between February 1, 1993 and February 15, 1993

Detention Locations

Additional data forthcoming

Extrajudicial Execution on February 25, 1993

Additional data forthcoming

Body Disposal

Body returned

No

Security Forces Implicated

Forces involved in abduction

Moga, Punjab Police

Officials involved in abduction

Virk, Superintendent of Police, Punjab Police, Moga

Forces involved in extrajudicial execution

Moga, Punjab Police

Officials involved in extrajudicial execution

Virk, Superintendent of Police, Punjab Police, Moga

Militancy Involvement

Militant

Yes

Reason(s) for joining militancy

Persecution (i.e. arbitrary arrest, torture, self-defense); Supported the goals of the militancy movement

Remedies & Impact

Security officials approached

No

Legal remedies pursued

No, Afraid of retaliation

Impact on family

Family member(s) abused alcohol/drugs

Remedies desired from government

Desire nothing from government

Family Reflections

Forthcoming


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