Nishan Singh
Extrajudicial execution on June 21, 1992
Male, age 20
Demographics
Residence
Education
High school
Married
No
Religion
Sikh, Kesdhari
Caste
Dalit/SC/BC
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Abduction & Detention
Prior detentions
No
Abduction preceding extrajudicial execution
Yes, June 19, 1992
Place of abduction
Friend/relative's residence
Witness(es) to abduction
Sibling
Security officials informed witnesses about destination
Yes
Security officials uniformed
Yes
Victim presented before judge/magistrate
No
Detention Locations
Additional data forthcoming
Extrajudicial Execution on June 21, 1992
Additional data forthcoming
Body Disposal
Body returned
No
Security Forces Implicated
Forces involved in abduction
Officials involved in abduction
Mohd. Mustafa, Senior Superintendent of Police, Punjab Police, Firozpur
Forces involved in extrajudicial execution
Officials involved in extrajudicial execution
Mohd. Mustafa, Senior Superintendent of Police, Punjab Police, Firozpur
Militancy Involvement
Militant
No
Militant support provided
No
Remedies & Impact
Security officials approached
Yes, Punjab Police, from Firozpur
Response by officials
No Response
Legal remedies pursued
Yes
Impact on family
Family member(s) was mentally disturbed
Remedies desired from government
Monetary compensation to family; Rehabilitation services to family; Public acknowledgement of wrongful deaths; Employment; Truth commission
Family Reflections
Forthcoming
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