Amir Singh

Disappeared between April 13, 1993 and May 13, 1993

Male, age 15-16

Demographics

Education

Primary school

Married

No

Religion

Sikh, Kesdhari

Caste

Mazbi


Photo of Amir Singh,  disappeared between April 13, 1993 and May 13,  1993, in Begowal,  by Punjab Police

Abduction

Prior detentions

No

Abduction preceding disappearance

Yes, between April 13, 1993 and May 13, 1993

Place of abduction

Victim's residence

Witness(es) to abduction

Parents; Sibling; Grandparent

Security officials informed witnesses about destination

No

Security officials uniformed

Yes

Victim presented before judge/magistrate

No

Detention Locations

Additional data forthcoming

Disappeared between April 13, 1993 and May 13, 1993

Additional data forthcoming

Security Forces Implicated

Forces involved in abduction

Militancy Involvement

Combatant

No

Militant support provided

Yes, Forced

Remedies & Impact

Security officials approached

Yes, Punjab Police, from Begowal, Bhulath

Response by officials

Told family to go to another police station

Legal remedies pursued

No

Impact on family

Family abandoned home, Family became impoverished

Remedies desired from government

Monetary compensation to family; Public acknowledgement of wrongful deaths; Criminal prosecution of those responsible; Truth commission; Investigations into abuses

Connected Victims

Genuine encounters in family

No

Co-victims of abduction

Yes

Links to co-victim profiles forthcoming

Family Reflections

Forthcoming


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